October 9, 2011 by Kala

Night Watch

Awesome Here!!

100mm macro shot at f/4.5

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Pieces of Sunshine | October 9, 2011 at 8:51 pm

Brilliant capture. I love how you caught his wings spread wide open.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:14 am
  
  Thank you.
  
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....peter | October 9, 2011 at 8:52 pm

Simply superb Kala… you could sit at this place for a year and never capture this scene again…. i love it….peter:)

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:15 am
  
  Thanks peter:)
  
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Al | October 9, 2011 at 9:24 pm

Excellent! Love the placement of all the elements in this composition.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:17 am
  
  Thanks Al
  
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joey | October 9, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Totally amazing photo, dear Kala!!! One of the best (of many) …

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:17 am
  
  Thanks Joey
  
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teresa | October 9, 2011 at 10:22 pm

Really beautiful Kala. great that you captured him in mid flight with wings out. bet you took 20 photos as he zoomed by. worth your effort. gorgeous.love the yellow!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:20 am
  
  Thanks teresa
  
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Ginnie | October 10, 2011 at 12:12 am

WONDERFUL night colors, Kala. Who would have expected that!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:22 am
  
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Tatjana Parkacheva | October 10, 2011 at 12:16 am

Beautiful photo.

Regards and best wishes

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:23 am
  
  Thanks Tatjana
  
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Mathilde Collot | October 10, 2011 at 12:29 am

Superb night! well served by an attractive post-processing!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:24 am
  
  Thanks Mathilde
  
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nigel | October 10, 2011 at 12:55 am

Beautiful photograph and you got that bird in the perfect position… an exercise in patience I guess

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:25 am
  
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Yue | October 10, 2011 at 1:08 am

enchanted shot!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:26 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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One | October 10, 2011 at 1:11 am

Wow! How did you manage to capture everything in perfect position? Amazing!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:26 am
  
  Thanks One!
  
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HansHB | October 10, 2011 at 1:39 am

What a capture, – very good!
I love your “Awesome Here” buttom.
It makes the picture gorgeous!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:29 am
  
  Thank Hans
  
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Sarito | October 10, 2011 at 1:50 am

Beautiful framing and tones. Love the bird in the frame. as usual excellent work. 5*

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:30 am
  
  Thanks Sarito
  
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Leovi | October 10, 2011 at 1:56 am

Beautiful backlit with a warm mustard color, deliciously autumnal.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:31 am
  
  Thanks Leovi
  
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Jama | October 10, 2011 at 2:06 am

A wonderful shot!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:34 am
  
  Thanks Jama
  
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Ana Lúcia | October 10, 2011 at 2:10 am

Poetic.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:34 am
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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Marie LC | October 10, 2011 at 2:46 am

I really love this backlight. Very poetic.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:35 am
  
  Thanks Marie LC
  
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Ellie | October 10, 2011 at 3:08 am

What a lovely image. Love the colour and how the bird is underneath the moon. Wonderful.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:38 am
  
  Thanks Ellie
  
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Stewart M -Australia | October 10, 2011 at 3:19 am

Hi there – thats a really great composition and tone. Really like it.

Cheers – SM

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:46 am
  
  Thanks Stewart
  
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Raw Thoughts And Feelings | October 10, 2011 at 4:16 am

I’m in awe of this image! Absolutely stunning with the moon and the flying bird! Fantastic composition.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:53 am
  
  Thanks Mumsy
  
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minor | October 10, 2011 at 4:24 am

Nice tone ! The moon and the bird are very impressive.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 12:55 am
  
  Thanks minor
  
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John | October 10, 2011 at 5:00 am

Brilliant capture! I’ve been in such a photography funk lately that I really need some inspiration to get out and photograph. Maybe I’ll try and photograph some birds during sunset… hmmmm… Lol

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:11 am
  
  Thanks John.
  
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Camelia | October 10, 2011 at 5:04 am

GREAT !

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:13 am
  
  Thanks Camelia
  
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Laurette | October 10, 2011 at 5:06 am

A excellent capture with very beautiful composition. Beautifuly captured and presented. Well done !!!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  Thanks Laurette
  
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Anita Bower | October 10, 2011 at 5:34 am

Wow! Perfect composition. Love the color of the sky.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Thanks Anita
  
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mariana | October 10, 2011 at 7:07 am

a bird adds so much to the image

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:16 am
  
  Thanks mariana
  
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Caroline L | October 10, 2011 at 7:53 am

Another perfect pic! Love the dark against the yellow:)

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:18 am
  
  Thanks Caroline
  
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Pavan Kaul | October 10, 2011 at 8:19 am

Perfectly framed and timed…a darkly beautiful mood Kala!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:19 am
  
  Thanks Pavan
  
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Nancy | October 10, 2011 at 8:53 am

Well, how the heck did you do this? Awesome, girl!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:19 am
  
  Thanks Nancy
  
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Ewa | October 10, 2011 at 8:56 am

wow, beautiful!!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:20 am
  
  Thanks Ewa
  
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Gattina | October 10, 2011 at 9:17 am

It looks a little scary. Although it’s not a black crow !

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:20 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by Gattina
  
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Gentle Hearth Farm | October 10, 2011 at 9:25 am

What an amazing photo!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:21 am
  
  Thanks much!
  
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martinaegli | October 10, 2011 at 9:55 am

Breathtaking! The silhouette is absolutely stanning, what an amazing image Kala.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:22 am
  
  Thank you.
  
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fabrizio | October 10, 2011 at 10:10 am

awesome tonality and magic backlight, great photo

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:23 am
  
  Thanks fabrizio
  
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Hilda | October 10, 2011 at 10:34 am

Beautiful. love it!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:25 am
  
  Thanks Hilda!
  
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ladyfi | October 10, 2011 at 10:37 am

What perfect timing! Just gorgeous.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:25 am
  
  Thanks ladyfi
  
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justinegordon | October 10, 2011 at 11:03 am

wow that is beautiful! so well composed.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:26 am
  
  Thanks Justine
  
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Steven | October 10, 2011 at 11:09 am

Beautifully framed and captured! I love how the bird and sun are enveloped by the branches. Great detail as well on the bird’s outstretched wings.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:28 am
  
  Thanks Steven
  
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Robin | October 10, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Fantastic capture! I almost missed the bird at first, I was enjoying the light and colors so much.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:29 am
  
  Thanks Robin
  
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Kerstin | October 10, 2011 at 12:23 pm

Simple and beautyful composition, like it!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:31 am
  
  Thanks Kerstin
  
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doephotog | October 10, 2011 at 12:54 pm

That’s an amazing shot. Really cool looking and in balance.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:33 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by.
  
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Kat | October 10, 2011 at 1:05 pm

just excellent !

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:33 am
  
  Thanks Kat
  
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Wandering Thought | October 10, 2011 at 1:12 pm

This is an incredible capture of night sky!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:35 am
  
  Thanks Ivy!
  
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Kathleen | October 10, 2011 at 1:15 pm

I had to look twice before seeing the bird! Like a lot of others, I was captivated by the colors and effect of the branches against the sky. Your latest two postings are perfect seasonal pics. I need to get out more with my camera. I haven’t spent much time with it lately. Have a good week Kala!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:36 am
  
  Thanks Kathleen
  
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Miles | October 10, 2011 at 1:29 pm

Beautiful composition, the timing and framing are spot on.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:38 am
  
  Thanks Miles
  
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Richard Geven | October 10, 2011 at 1:59 pm

The falling leave……..PERFECT!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:39 am
  
  It’s a bird!
  
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Eden | October 10, 2011 at 2:03 pm

Neat silhouette!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:41 am
  
  Thanks Eden
  
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calusarus | October 10, 2011 at 2:08 pm

A great framing !

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:42 am
  
  Thanks calusarus
  
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truels | October 10, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Cool color – and nice shot with the bird under the full moon…..

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:42 am
  
  Thanks truels
  
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kankana | October 10, 2011 at 2:50 pm

beautifully captured, perfect timing with the bird just below the moon!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:43 am
  
  Thanks kankana
  
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Rosie Leavesnbloom | October 10, 2011 at 2:55 pm

ahh that is such a lovely evening shot.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:46 am
  
  Thanks Rosie
  
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Marisa | October 10, 2011 at 3:10 pm

Beautiful work!:)

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:49 am
  
  Thanks Marisa
  
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Melinda | October 10, 2011 at 3:19 pm

How gorgeous! wonderful composition and color- wow!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:50 am
  
  Thanks Melinda
  
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Ida | October 10, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Stunning! Love this.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:51 am
  
  Thanks Ida
  
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EG Wow, Canada | October 10, 2011 at 3:39 pm

Great composition!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:52 am
  
  Thanks EG
  
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Cildemer | October 10, 2011 at 3:56 pm

Wow! So beautiful! Love it!
Thanks for sharing;o)

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Have a nice and happy week****

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:53 am
  
  Thanks Cildemer
  
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Krista | October 10, 2011 at 4:23 pm

Love the contrast between the yellow and the black.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:53 am
  
  Thanks Krista
  
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crashry | October 10, 2011 at 5:18 pm

nice glow!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:54 am
  
  thanks !
  
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Akaruiphoto | October 10, 2011 at 5:42 pm

I like the bird of prey in flight with the moon. The colors give more a feeling of day time.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:55 am
  
  Thanks Akaruiphoto
  
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Gina | October 10, 2011 at 6:06 pm

WOW- looks like something you would see in a movie

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:55 am
  
  Thanks Gina
  
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dutchbaby | October 10, 2011 at 6:32 pm

Fantastic!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:58 am
  
  thanks so much
  
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Emily Gooch | October 10, 2011 at 7:24 pm

I enjoy your style of photography, Kala. As always, you have a keen eye for color combination. Very nice composition and capture of that bird in flight. Perfect timing.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 1:59 am
  
  Thanks Emily
  
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Sarah | October 10, 2011 at 7:28 pm

This is so beautiful.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:01 am
  
  Thanks Sarah
  
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Steve | October 10, 2011 at 7:38 pm

Awesome shot! That bird adds so much to this excellent composition.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:02 am
  
  Thanks Steve
  
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Michael Rawluk | October 10, 2011 at 9:06 pm

Awesome is the word.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:03 am
  
  Thanks Michael.
  
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Mickie Brown | October 10, 2011 at 9:08 pm

Kala, That is an awesome photo–outstanding capture. Mickie

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:05 am
  
  Thanks Mickie
  
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....peter | October 10, 2011 at 10:12 pm

I came back because i just had to have another look at the bird that you captured here Kala ….peter:)
And to thank you for your visit today:)

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:06 am
  
  thank you peter:)
  
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birdy | October 10, 2011 at 11:38 pm

What a lovely capture!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:06 am
  
  Thanks birdy
  
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jpla | October 11, 2011 at 12:05 am

Très joli ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée

JP

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:08 am
  
  Thanks JP
  
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ElisabethAndrée | October 11, 2011 at 1:29 am

Honestly a beautiful picture, and the color is superb!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:09 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by and for the lovely comment.
  
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Nazzareno | October 11, 2011 at 1:59 am

An absolutely beautiful photo, love the color

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:11 am
  
  Thanks Nazzareno
  
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kateri | October 11, 2011 at 5:21 am

That would have been a great photo without the bird, but with the bird it is raised to a whole new level!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:12 am
  
  Thanks kateri
  
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Luiza | October 11, 2011 at 6:31 am

Beautiful. Looks like an hennah – picture

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:17 am
  
  Thanks Luiza
  
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keeping up with the times | October 11, 2011 at 8:45 am

Oh, wow, how DID you do that? stunning!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:17 am
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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Roland Theys | October 11, 2011 at 10:03 am

WONDERFUL Kala!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:18 am
  
  Thanks Roland
  
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yiannis krikis | October 11, 2011 at 11:28 am

excellent image – I love the bird in it

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:19 am
  
  Thanks yiannis
  
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dawn | October 11, 2011 at 12:01 pm

Absolutely brilliant!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:20 am
  
  thanks dawn!
  
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lisa | October 11, 2011 at 12:26 pm

What beautiful tranquility you have captured here Kala.
This is just wonderful.
Wishing you a great week!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:22 am
  
  Thanks lisa
  
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rian | October 11, 2011 at 7:55 pm

excellent timing & framing.. well done!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:24 am
  
  thanks rian
  
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Sivinden | October 11, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Great composition and atmosphere!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:25 am
  
  Thanks Sivinden
  
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mARTy | October 12, 2011 at 12:31 am

Hi Kala! Wishing you a great day! I enjoy watching your photos-as always:-)
I love the bird in the middle of the composition! Till next time!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:27 am
  
  thanks mARTy
  
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l'Angevine | October 12, 2011 at 12:32 am

magnifique cette couleur moutarde et cette oiseau en plein vol

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:29 am
  
  merci
  
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yz | October 12, 2011 at 2:38 am

Great silhouette and capture

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:30 am
  
  thanks yz
  
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Ferd | October 12, 2011 at 6:34 pm

You may or may not know that Gail and I are heavy into birding. This is a glorious photo!!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:31 am
  
  Thanks Ferd
  
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beinginfocus | October 12, 2011 at 8:12 pm

Superb timing and a splendid result Kala. Compliments!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:31 am
  
  Thanks Christopher
  
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Doug Hickok | October 13, 2011 at 4:51 am

Excellent framing and anticipation. Your color and mood are exceptional as ever.

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:32 am
  
  Thanks Doug
  
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Conny | October 13, 2011 at 11:53 am

Gorgeous, Kala! I feel like beeing in the film ”Out of Africa”

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:32 am
  
  Thanks Conny
  
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Evelyn | October 13, 2011 at 11:18 pm

This is stunning. Fabulous!

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 2:35 am
  
  Thanks Evelyn
  
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Niels | October 15, 2011 at 1:58 pm

Wow, amazing photo! Beautiful.

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- Kala | October 18, 2011 at 2:51 am
  
  Thanks Niels
  
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Mona Sweden | October 16, 2011 at 5:20 pm

Wow!!! This photo is absolutely stunning! Fantastic capture of the bird. The composition and the color are amazing. I can imagine someone or something howling at the moon.

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- Kala | October 18, 2011 at 2:51 am
  
  Thanks Mona
  
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joshi daniel | October 17, 2011 at 1:58 am

perfect timing and excellent framing!

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- Kala | October 18, 2011 at 2:51 am
  
  Thanks Joshi
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | October 17, 2011 at 5:27 am

An original and very successful … Great work !

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- Kala | October 18, 2011 at 2:52 am
  
  Thank you !
  
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MyUglyPhotos.com | October 17, 2011 at 12:40 pm

Wonderful shot, and with a macro lens to boot. Well done!

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- Kala | October 18, 2011 at 2:52 am
  
  Thanks much!!
  
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george | October 17, 2011 at 3:15 pm

Well caught – such astonishing timing

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- Kala | October 18, 2011 at 2:53 am
  
  Thanks George
  
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jojigirl | October 18, 2011 at 2:17 am

a picture of hope…

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- Kala | October 18, 2011 at 2:54 am
  
  Thank you dear!
  
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DomLOrtha | October 19, 2011 at 3:55 am

Fantastic backlighting. What a mood!
Have a nice day.

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- Kala | October 22, 2011 at 9:21 pm
  
  Thanks you !!
  
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Victoria | October 19, 2011 at 3:25 pm

Truly stunning… wonderful composition and the lighting and colors are just marvelous… and the bird is a REALLY nice addition! Wonderful timing to get him in the shot…

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- Kala | October 22, 2011 at 9:21 pm
  
  Thanks Victoria
  
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Christina | October 22, 2011 at 3:33 pm

a great composition and fantastic warm color
I especially like the way I see the birds wings

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- Kala | October 22, 2011 at 9:21 pm
  
  Thanks Christina
  
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Bethany | October 23, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Oh my… this photo is stunning!

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- Kala | October 26, 2011 at 3:43 am
  
  Thanks Bethany for stopping by.
  
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selfsagacity | October 30, 2011 at 2:47 am

they are gorgeous. take my breath away every time I come here.

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- Kala | October 31, 2011 at 4:33 am
  
  thanks so much for visiting.
  
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