Merlin

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• pekkavalo1 (6749)
• [2008-12-03 9:25]

Hi Mario,
Very good capture of Merlin in gret pose; well composed, sharp details, good eye contact.
TFS
Pekka

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• siggi (16222)
• [2008-12-03 9:27]

Hello Mario
A superb capture of this hawk .The composition is wonderful. Sharp focus and details.Excellent DOF and POV,with super neutral OOF BG.A high quality image
Regards Siggi

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• Argus (34981)
• [2008-12-03 9:48]
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Hello Mario,
Another great shot from your archives. I like the pose with the head turned, the POV, composition and sharpness in this portrait of a Merlin, but I wondered if I could reduce the shady areas a little so I tried it in the WS.
I hope you don't mind, especially as you photography is of such a high standard!
Ivan

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-12-03 9:58]

Hi Mario,

I love the pose of this Merlin on his high perch looking over his shoulder. A bit dark but the colors and fine details come through. The eye is magnificent. Beautiful blue sky for a background and a great vertical composition.

Jane

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• wishnugaruda (16600)
• [2008-12-03 10:20]

Hi Mario,
I always thought Merlin was an illusionist, but also such a wonderful bird?!?
I love his pose looking back to you to see what you are doing.
Wonderful shot, thanks, I like it
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• PaulH (13083)
• [2008-12-03 12:08]

Hi Mario,
an excellent composition and superb sharp focus, well done as always my friend.
Paul

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• fiyo (10618)
• [2008-12-03 13:56]

Hello Mario,
A beautiful capture of this lovely Merlin in a wonderful pose. TFS

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• CeltickRanger (15122)
• [2008-12-03 18:35]

salut Mario

superbe image du Faucon émerillon, je viens d'aller voir en haut
le lieu de la photo et je l'ai su c'est bien à l'ïle Bizard,
j'en ai vu mais pas pu faire de belle photo comme la tienne,
excellent POV et cadrage approprié j'aime son regard vers toi, TFS

Asbed

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• eqshannon (27911)
• [2008-12-03 19:30]

Wow that is a while back. I can tell how much you have grown in imagery since that time...not saying though that it is any the worse,,,just learning along with all of us...At one time in my life I was considered a professional. Today I have to strive hard to keep up with technology and youth...You are a fast learner.
Bob

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• bobair (5128)
• [2008-12-03 19:50]

Hi Mario,
this is a good photo of the Merlin taken in very strong looking light and side lit at that.The details are hard to bring out in just such a light but you have done well with this capture.I like the typical Merlin pose and have seen that pose of the over the shoulder gaze many,many times.Merlins are vicious little birds and for their size pretty fearless and very fast flying,woe for any bird smaller than them that gets in the way. Bob

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• Jamesp (16522)
• [2008-12-03 22:25]

Hello Mario

A very good shot of this (in the UK) rare bird. Sharp detail and nice pose.

James

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• efsus (3208)
• [2008-12-03 23:10]

Merhaba Mario,
Masmavi bir gökyüzü fonunda, çok güzel bir kuş karesi sunmuşsun. Renkler ve detaylar çok başarılı. Emeğine sağlık.

Hüseyin

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• SelenE (13822)
• [2008-12-03 23:26]

Hi Mario,
I like that look on his face. Nice positioning of the bird in the frame. TFS
All the best,
Selen

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• ferranjlloret (4742)
• [2008-12-04 1:14]

Hi Mario,
nice picture, good capture of the Merlin.
TFS. Ferran

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• cako (3213)
• [2008-12-04 3:58]

Hi Mario
very nice composition
very good sharp
well done.

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• angela926 (3069)
• [2008-12-04 4:49]

Hello Mario,Nice capture, good sharpness and depth of field, nice natural colors and lovely blue background.
TFS
Angela

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• maurydv (16502)
• [2008-12-04 7:53]

Ciao Mario,
splendida cattura, bellissimi POV e composizione verticale che esaltano la fierezza racchiusa nello sguardo di questo rapace, eccellente definizione, le zone in ombra sono un po' scure per cui il WS di Argus migliora questo aspetto, ma è questione di gusti perchè può piacere anche l'aspetto "drammatico" dei colori saturi e scuri.
TFS.
Maurizio

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• joey (24727)
• [2008-12-05 13:28]

Hi Mario,
a great detailed capture of this Merlin.
Well composed.
Great sharpness.
Superb DOF.

Well done,
Joe

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• pierrefonds (4873)
• [2009-01-11 11:12]

Bonjour Mario,

Ce faucon émerillon sur le tronc est impressionnant. la prise de vue permet de voir les détails et les couleurs de l'oiseau. L'image est claire et nette. L'intensité de la lumière rehausse les couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre