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A few from falconry centre
Just thought I'd chuck a few of these up here too 
Some stuff from our trip back to the UK Just some shots from a falconry centre. The weather was not nice, and the light was horrendous - so I wasn't too displeased. Would like to visit on a day with much nicer lighting though Reckon if the light had been a bit better the images would have had more sparkle and pop - but still -was a fun day out with the husband and the MIL! 
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Some stuff from our trip back to the UK Just some shots from a falconry centre. The weather was not nice, and the light was horrendous - so I wasn't too displeased. Would like to visit on a day with much nicer lighting though Reckon if the light had been a bit better the images would have had more sparkle and pop - but still -was a fun day out with the husband and the MIL! Please view full size
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The Bateleur Eagle 
impressive headshot, no4 is really well captured, and I like how you've caught the Snowy Owl almost smiling
Like 8 and 9 flight shots, Eagle owl?
Always impresses me when people get good flight shots, mine never come out the way I want, should really practise them more.
impressive headshot, no4 is really well captured, and I like how you've caught the Snowy Owl almost smiling Like 8 and 9 flight shots, Eagle owl?Always impresses me when people get good flight shots, mine never come out the way I want, should really practise them more.
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A great series of shots Laura especially in such poor light conditions, I particular like 1, 9 and 10.
The last two Owl in flight shots look very 3D with the nice soft background.
The last two Owl in flight shots look very 3D with the nice soft background.
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Again a lovely series of photos, especially the birds in flight. Cannot help but admire these beautiful creatures. For such poor lighting the images have come out very well.
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Thank you all! Ken - I like your comment about being 3D - reminds me of the Guardians Of Gahool! hehe!
It was very difficult getting the shutter speed fast enough at times, I lost all the shots of the Bateleur Eagle in flight
exposure nightmare! Having said that, I got these shots that I am pleased with Also got a feather from the Bateleur and from an American Kestrel! <3
MS - 2,7 and 8 are a Eurasian Eagle Owl wonderful bird too <3 believe he's called Eddie... (Eddie the Eagle Owl? ;D)
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hehe!It was very difficult getting the shutter speed fast enough at times, I lost all the shots of the Bateleur Eagle in flight
exposure nightmare! Having said that, I got these shots that I am pleased with Also got a feather from the Bateleur and from an American Kestrel! <3MS - 2,7 and 8 are a Eurasian Eagle Owl
wonderful bird too <3 believe he's called Eddie... (Eddie the Eagle Owl? ;D)xx
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Lovely set - The Bateleur Eagle head shot is great and your Owls in flight are spot on.
The portrait of the young guy is good too - I bet he'd quite like a copy of that.
The older guy is a braver man than me - either that or he's thick skinned.
The portrait of the young guy is good too - I bet he'd quite like a copy of that.
The older guy is a braver man than me - either that or he's thick skinned.
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Excellent set of nice quality images Laura 
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Thanks Phil and Stu! They were such a lovely bunch working there - I think I might try and send on a couple of the images, not sure if they're interested in them, but maybe they'd like copies, I dunno
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They were such a lovely bunch working there - I think I might try and send on a couple of the images, not sure if they're interested in them, but maybe they'd like copies, I dunno Appreciate the comments
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Number 9 does it for me.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! The barn owl is amazing!! Most beautiful bird in the world if you ask me!
