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Photographer Marcus Armani  Marcus Armani {Karma:36599}
Project #24 The Decisive Moment Camera Model Canon EOS 20D
Categories Wildlife
From The Field
Film Format
Portfolio Birds In Flight
Lens Canon 400mm F/4
Uploaded 10/19/2005 Film / Memory Type ISO 400
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 1609 Shutter 1/1500
Favorites Aperture f/8.0
Critiques 77 Rating
6.19
/ 32 Ratings
Location City -  Palo Alto
State -  CA
Country - United States   United States
About I never saw this hawk until he let out his first cry, turned around and he was behind me, he was flying low so I got the nice background, a nice change from my blue sky shots..
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There are 77 Comments in 1 Pages
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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 5/13/2007
PS: Kambiz posted that image without permission and has been off UF since then.

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 5/13/2007
Haven't touched those sites in years . . . looks like I should, eh? LoL! Oh my! BWA HAHAHAAA! Photogs have too much fun!

Been watching the numbers too. 4 to 5 thousand to 100,000 now. Quite a jump, eh?

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 5/13/2007
Hi Doyle, Yea this is an oldie, well for me anyway, as if you go three pages back in the PF the photos are 2 years old, I never did post very often.
Hey its really amazing what you can find on google, Doyle Dean, you playgirl stud :)
so whats new around here? poped in last night and It said there were 131.444 users online LOL...

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 5/13/2007
Whoa! Saw this one from a google search. You ARE the master!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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John-Eric Lemieux John-Eric Lemieux   {K:3045} 8/30/2006
All your portofolio is a pleasure for the eyes. Awsome pictures of predators on the fly...Excellent work Marcus I realy like all them birds

John Eric

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Geza Farkas   {K:12412} 11/28/2005
I`m freezing, amazing shot.

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Seyed Babak Musavi   {K:496} 11/6/2005
Dear Marcus
Very nice shot . I like all of your photos.
Babak

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Lori Stitt   {K:75282} 11/4/2005
WOW!!! Congrats on BIP!

Outstanding, it's a fav.
Amazing capture!
Lori :)

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K P   {K:3499} 11/4/2005
Hello Marcus,
Sorry been away for a time hope you forgive me. Good to see you still taking shots like these, Briljant!!

Regards
KArel

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Joggie van Staden Joggie van Staden   {K:41700} 10/30/2005
Incredible! 7+ Well deserved BIP. Regards.
Joggie

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 10/30/2005
professioal shot.
excellent.
++++++7.
H.A

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Fakhra O. Fakhra O.   {K:5961} 10/28/2005
Congrats Marcus, glad to see it acheiving BIP.

Well done.

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Linda Imagefree Linda Imagefree   {K:72276} 10/28/2005
Congratulations Marcus, well deserved..Linda

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Reda Danaf   {K:14309} 10/28/2005
I am speechless...You have a wonderful portfolio of birds in flight.

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Fabrizio    {K:2543} 10/26/2005
,,,hi Marcus...perfect timing....was he speaking with you????....anyway more and more professional capture Marcus....take care Fabrizio

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Ozgur Ipek Ozgur Ipek   {K:1922} 10/25/2005
what a wonderful photo, very beautiful, congratulations, best regards

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 10/24/2005
Magnificent shot of the hawk, Marcus! The details and separation from the background are fantastic.
Dave.

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Dana Finchum   {K:2200} 10/24/2005
Great stop action, right in the middle of it's call. And a brown back groung works :-)

Dana

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Pawel Kwasnicki Pawel Kwasnicki   {K:9651} 10/24/2005
He?s really angry now! great shot and great colors and detail, very nice brownish tint of the entire photo; best regards, Pawel

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Bikas Das Bikas Das   {K:6544} 10/23/2005
yes ... this is wild call indeed ... nice capture on different backdrop ... you are too fast to shoot a flying and traversing hawk ... congratulation ... 7/7+++++++++++++ ...

best,
Bikas

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 10/22/2005
this image should be BIP.
this is the 1st time to see that hawk to cry.
super excellent.
+++++7.
H.A

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Kay McIntire   {K:11787} 10/21/2005
This is absolutely awesome! Incredible focus and sharpness. I am very impressed!

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Mary  Jane Mary  Jane   {K:5867} 10/21/2005
hey!is this real?:)i know u will think it stupid question but i will ask anyway, how can a perfectly clear bird picture be in front of a blurred background :) ? makes me nuts :)
mj

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 10/21/2005
Thanks Gayle, Actually and I dont think I ever mentioned this before to anyone here but I was born in NE WA. A very small town callllllllllled Marcus population there was i think 200, 195 after my family left LOL. That is where I got my name, I first developed my passion for birds as a child there, as we would see Eagles and hawks at Roosevelt lake, and in the Colville area, We then moved to Olympia then San Francisco. I was very young and dont remember much, but I do remember the birds and that stayed with my to this day as you can see... Anyway I think you have somthing with your photoart its amazing and looks as though you have been at it for years. I really hope you keep them coming, I think you can apply this talent to many aspects of photography, but the women are very NICE...
Take care and thanks again for the comment..

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Gayle's Eclectic Photos Gayle's Eclectic Photos   {K:91109} 10/21/2005
hi and thanks for the comment on my pumpkin lineup
Like the natural BG earthy colors and dof...great looking hawk,Marcus...we have many hawks out here in western WA. and i love their high pitched cry
If you get the chance,i have ventured into new ground for me,photoart of the female form,and would like your feedback...thus far one is in nude female and the other was posted tonight and is in the regular lineup.....~gayle

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Dorothy Di Liddo   {K:13787} 10/21/2005
Great shot, sort of unusual pose, miss hearing from you, Dottie

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Ahmed Ismail Ahmed Ismail   {K:19853} 10/21/2005
This is awesome capture!! The background makes a big difference from the usual. Very nice.

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Kunal Mehta   {K:2496} 10/20/2005
Wow!Excellent capture. Great expressions and sharpness. Perfect image.7++++

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Guido Tweepenninckx Guido Tweepenninckx   {K:20076} 10/20/2005
Beautiful shot
nice blur background,a nice change from the blue sky

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 10/20/2005
AWESOME.. always impressive..
in my afvs!
roby
7+++

ciao

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Fakhra O. Fakhra O.   {K:5961} 10/20/2005
Awesome photo!
The BEST I've seen today.

Well done Marcus.

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Arton Humolli (R-ton)   {K:1853} 10/20/2005
Another FANTASTIC shot from You
Great great catch 7+++

Very well done my friend

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Riny  Koopman   {K:19998} 10/20/2005
Dyn-A-mite Tremendous!
Riny

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Susie OConnor Susie OConnor   {K:34798} 10/20/2005
It is a different background...I like it Marcus. He's so beautiful and majestic. Great job again.

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Marilyn Nagy   {K:6008} 10/20/2005
Incredible Marcus. You are the master of the flying birds. Marilyn

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Amna Al Shamsi   {K:21795} 10/19/2005
wooow! this is a strong photo. EXCELLENT!

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 10/19/2005
professional shot.
greatest image.
H.A
by the way
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 10/19/2005
professional shot.
greatest image.
H.A

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Paul's Photos Paul's Photos   {K:35235} 10/19/2005
excellent timing, love the colors.. good details and sharpness... good work

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Judi Liosatos Judi Liosatos   {K:34047} 10/19/2005
Ahhh..you know I liked this one. I am so pleased you uploaded it. Good luck for another award.

Judi

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Yazeed Al Ghuraibi Yazeed Al Ghuraibi   {K:4588} 10/19/2005
wow marcus

7++++++

Yazeed

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Darlene Boucher   {K:15739} 10/19/2005
Oh Marcus!!! Incredible shot, perfectly detailed and composed, just beautiful! I LOVE IT!!!

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Yamil Saenz Yamil Saenz   {K:12434} 10/19/2005
Awesome, with your visions you are making history.
It just keep getting better and better.
The blur background improves the details and colors.
Congratulations for another great shot.
Yamil

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Mort Gage   {K:2743} 10/19/2005
Dynamite!

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Chris Spracklen   {K:32552} 10/19/2005
Spectacular in-flight shot, Marcus!
I love the blurred background and the pin-sharp bird.
Best regards, Chris

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Linda Imagefree Linda Imagefree   {K:72276} 10/19/2005
Oh WOW Marcus this is TOTALLY AWESOME!! I love everything about this one, and a great capture for such short notice...the colors and composition are fantastic, that background is gorgeous against the colors and details of this wonderful hawk...a perfect dof to isolate him from the background and his mouth being open is so cool..it almosts looks a bit threatening...this one deserves an award...in my favs...Linda

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Baqer M. Jawad   {K:500} 10/19/2005
Awsome shot !!

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Janet B Janet B   {K:16139} 10/19/2005
PERFECTION!

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Daniel S. Garcia   {K:13946} 10/19/2005
AWESOME! Excellent image Marcus! I'm glad you heard him. This is just plain beautiful!

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Rosario Esposito Rosario Esposito   {K:9796} 10/19/2005
Optimal job, your photos year always one splendid definition. Compliments
-Rosario-

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Tore Kleiv   {K:93} 10/19/2005
You couldn`t get a more perfect background.
Lovely bird this hawk.
You are a great hunter

Tore

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Nelson Moore [Kes] -  Nelson Moore [Kes] -     {K:20241} 10/19/2005
Wowzers! What a shot! What timing!

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Larry Fosse Larry Fosse   {K:66493} 10/19/2005
Spectacular catch in mid-scream Marcus

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// // // //   {K:6081} 10/19/2005
Fantastic capture at all,Realy bravo marcus.
H.

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Asim Roy Asim Roy   {K:10051} 10/19/2005
I like the background of this picture Marcus, and what can i say about foreground, its fantastic, love, asim

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 10/19/2005
yes Armando, If you can get used to that mode you will be a master....

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C K   {K:1987} 10/19/2005
Just incredible! Wow! Excellent wild shot
Ciao,cK

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 10/19/2005
Thanks Roby this is one I am really proud of....

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RJ ! RJ !   {K:543} 10/19/2005
Now this is one of the best shots I have seen, Its much harder to get the bird against the grass background then against the sky. awesome..
I just posted my Kes pic, hope to improve soon UNc..

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ARMANDO ALCÁZAR ARMANDO ALCÁZAR   {K:42404} 10/19/2005
7+++++++++++++++ simply incredible capture my dear friend!!! congrats!!
PS: if today we have sun I will go to take some pics in AV mode

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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 10/19/2005
Your right Marcus!
A great capture with the beak open like that and a nice matching background. I can almost picture the position you must have been in, in relation to the bird, in order to get land in the background.
Andre

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 10/19/2005
Thanks Jim, I use Af always, and AI Servo mode for tracking, I also use continuous shooting and am not shy about letting 10 in a row rip when i get a nice bird in focus..
Thanks again..

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Roberto Okamura   {K:22851} 10/19/2005
Excellent capture Marcus!
Beautiful hawk behavior in flight!
Congrats!
Roberto.

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a. gianfranco baccelli a. gianfranco baccelli   {K:21379} 10/19/2005
It's perfect! My congratulations for this beautiful shot.

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James Bambery   {K:13421} 10/19/2005
Wow, nice the brown background really adds to the hawks natural colors. It really works well. Marcus, do you use auto focus and focus tracking?

Jim

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Roberto Bertone   {K:13239} 10/19/2005
Straordinaria cattura, fanatstico scatto e definizione!!!
Complimenti Marcus!!!!

Saluti.

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Reda Danaf   {K:14309} 10/19/2005
Awesome capture...

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Rob Hartill   {K:398} 10/19/2005
Excellent photo. I agree the background is works well.

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 10/19/2005
This is the juvi of the red tail in yamils shot, you can see the red tail with no black checkers only red with a black stripe, they are usually the only ones that screem when flying by...
Thanks sam

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Bahram Piri   {K:1377} 10/19/2005
realy nice, same as always.
Regards
Bahram

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Galal El Missary   {K:84569} 10/19/2005
Only perfect !! 7/7

Galal

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Darja Stanke   {K:251} 10/19/2005
I totally aggree with Lee... a stunning shot! Everything about it is perfect! 7++++++++++++!!! :)

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Zeca Sousa   {K:-52} 10/19/2005
Great Capture,Very Sharp and Great DOF!
ZECA!!!!!!!!!!!

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joanna ewa   {K:8061} 10/19/2005
:))))))))) what is he talking about?:))))))))
and serio: excellent model, shot and colours:)))))
I saw that You have more photos with different birds - they are super:)

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Lee Harris   {K:14694} 10/19/2005
Score !
What a fantastic expression.
Dude this is friggan amazing !
The colors and detail are top notch !
If you ever publish a book you can count me in for one.
To my favorites.
Lee

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Sam Kh Sam Kh   {K:19017} 10/19/2005
very beautiful
which kind of the hawks is shown in your pic, Mrcus?

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vanessa shakesheff vanessa shakesheff   {K:68840} 10/19/2005
GREAT PICTURE LOOKS 3D.REGARDS VANESSA

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