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22-JAN-2006	Richard Chapman

Jan 25 - Caracara in flight

One of those cases where I wished I had a shorter lens! There was no time to take off the teleconverter, and it only just grabbed focus in time.

I wish I hadn't cut off the tail... Or the wing...

Taken at Viera wetlands on Sunday.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II ,Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
1/2000s f/5.6 at 700.0mm iso320 handheld full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Raul Quinones		09-Aug-2006 23:33
Great picture.

Richard Chapman		03-Feb-2006 11:26
Technically I believe it's from the Falcon family, though in appearance and behaviour it is very much vulture-like.

Dennis Steinauer		03-Feb-2006 06:05
Great catch - spot-on focus. Is that thing a type of vulture?

Herb		26-Jan-2006 15:04
Nice shot

Photo Club Pavillonnais		26-Jan-2006 13:49
nice shot jean luc bocquillon

Graham Tomlin		26-Jan-2006 12:54
fab picture regards Helen

Renee Lockett		26-Jan-2006 09:45
Very spectacular. Love the sunlight on his body, and on the tip of his wing. Great sparkle in his eye. Feels like you're flying next to him. :)

Steven Jusczyk		26-Jan-2006 06:51
I kind of like the crop on it. Seems to strengthen the image. Great action shot!

Tom Munson		26-Jan-2006 06:12
Nice shot.

Guest		26-Jan-2006 03:59
Even though the tail and wing are cut off it's a fantastic catch. i think it adds a little rather than takes from it!

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