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Grabbing the Prey

© mariette geest

Grabbing the Prey

Uploaded: December 09, 2009

Description

An owl in action. Look at the claws and the expression of the animal! I have no idea what he sees, but his eyes are a lot better than mine. It was a beautiful moment.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/20000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 260.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 09, 2009

WOW!!!! This is fantastic, Mariette. Outstanding details, clarity and timing. #1214217

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 09, 2009

Awesome animal capture, Mariette. The focus is spot on and love that expression too.

UB. #8202914

Michelle Alton December 09, 2009

WOW!!!! I think I'd give up a few toes to have an opportunity like this (and an OUTCOME) like this. Congratulations! #8202964

Doug Newman December 09, 2009

Superb, Mariette!
Well done! #8203150

Mary L. Graham December 09, 2009

Fantastic Capture Mariette!! =) #8203289

Emily Cook December 09, 2009

Absolutely amazing and well done capture Mariette! #8203525

December 09, 2009

Excellent capture,love the expression and the detail,Mariette!!!!! #8203869

Jack Gaskin December 09, 2009

WOW They dont get better than this...

GREAT JOB
Happy Shooting
Jack #8204233

Linda A. Braddock December 23, 2009

Mariette, Beautiful Capture! #8241925

Freddy Bland January 18, 2010

Congratulations, Mariette, on your stunning FINALIST! So perfect!! :} #8306349

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 18, 2010

Fantastic finalist, Mariette. Hope to see this become a winner. #8307087

Linda A. Braddock January 18, 2010

Mariette, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! #8307603

Eric Alper January 18, 2010

Really amazing capture. Perfect moment and incredibly sharp. Well done.
Please share details about how you caught this--lens, zoom, shutter speed... #8308169

Glenn E. Traver January 18, 2010

Beautiful, Congratulations Mariette ~ GT #8308329

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 18, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST!

Photobucket #8308380

Timothy Guay January 18, 2010

Congrats on this WINNING image!
- Timothy #8309300

Tania Bounader level-classic January 18, 2010

Waow, this shot is outstanding !! #8309594

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 18, 2010

Huge CONGRATZ. on this beautiful Finalist, Mariette!!

UB. #8309888

Summer A. Kozisek January 19, 2010

Fantastic capture Mariette, congratulations on your finalist! #8310734

Peter K. Burian January 19, 2010

I suspect the bird was planning on perching, but what a fabulous photo, Mariette!

WOW

Peter #8313218

Mary K. Robison January 19, 2010

Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Mariette! #8313587

Sam Britt January 19, 2010

Congratulations on this win, Mariette! #8313631

Evy Johansen level-classic January 19, 2010

Big congratulations on your win, Mariette!! #8313999

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 19, 2010

HUGE CONGRATZ. on getting in the Winners' Circle, Mariette!!!

UB. #8314215

Bill Houghton January 20, 2010

Mariette, congratulations on your outstanding win. Have a great day, Bill #8314856

Karen Celella January 20, 2010

Congratulations on your impressive winning image Mariette! #8315085

Dianna Murphy January 20, 2010

A big warm hearted congratulations to you on your fantastic winner!!! I wish you continued success in the future.
Dianna #8316885

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 20, 2010

Congratulations Marlette on your Wonderful Winner!!!


Dominick #8316913

Garth D. Beatty level-classic January 20, 2010

Outstanding! Congratulations!!

#8317418

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 22, 2010

Incredible wildlife capture Mariette! Congratulations on your win! #8321897

Kara L. Hendricks January 25, 2010

Congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos #8327777

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