Brienzer See 6 by jcv2

Photography • Animals • posted on Mar 01, 2006

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While walking along the lake I enjoy a visitor passing by on higher altitudes. It is a red kite, that is flying freely up there. Although, it is not that free since it is pursued by some crows. Incredible to see this large bird chased away by two smaller black birds! Time for me to use telelens and teleconverter which causes the picture to be a bit more fuzzy than usual. Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 300 mm and 2 x teleconverter and cropped) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (40)

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Apophis906

1:01AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Oh thats a cool shot and find. Oh I know, I see large bird chased off by small ones around here,its just very weird to see. Wonderful photo here for sure.

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Margana

1:04AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

It must be wonderful to see such beautiful creatures as this in the wild.You are most fortunate.Thank you for sharing,Jan-Carel.-M :^)

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sharky_

1:07AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Great to see these birds in flight. Excellent. Aloha

vlaaitje

1:12AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

ook al is hij onscherp vind ik het geweldig.....wow, echt bijzonder om deze prachtige vogel in het wild te fotograferen...super

Ulyses

1:15AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

It is always a matter of strategy. The big one is very self-confidence from past experiences, and hopes no opposition. His prejudice puts him at disadvantage when the smaller ones are defending their kids, so the hunter is the prey. Fortunately, you, sight-hunter, got this "beautiful prey" for us.

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ralfy

1:37AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

this is really a pretty guy! good catch!

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GiMi53

2:02AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Ooooh, what a capture ! Well seen, Jan-Carel ! :~)

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busi2ness

2:12AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Thanks for sharing.

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Zacko

2:16AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

There are few things in life that are as pretty as birds of prey in their natural habitant. What a glorious shot JC!!!! Have a great day. #:O)

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Punaguy

2:23AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

While you are free to roam the earth he rules the sky...too bad he can't get a picture of you on the ground to show his friends! Nice capture of this bird of prey! Aloha!

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Coppens

2:54AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Crows must be tough customers when they're able to chase a big 'un like this one away! Marvelous capture in any case!

meissner

3:01AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Nice catch! Have a good day, J.C.!

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wildgoha

3:27AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

what a met ! congratulations

Valerie-Ducom

4:47AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

very nice capture and beautiful color!!! good day my friend and kiss !!!

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nathalie06

5:25AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Incredible, a big bird and predator as this one, chased away by some crows ! I don't know exactly what sort of eagle it is, (or the same family) but it's a wonder to see him in fly in this way. Superb shot Jan-Carel, and he must be far from you. I dream about shots of flights as this one ! but it's not easy to be ready in the good second ;o)))) Don't worry about me... I became to feel better, just tired because it was very physical il Lapland, and then to came back sick and return to work immediatly... it's not so cool ! lol ! But I'll survive, promise !!!! Have a wonderful day my friend.

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oscilis

6:37AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

It's alwaya amazing to see how aggresive birds can be to other birds. My photos of birds of prey never come out except as squares of blue sky.

parb1194

6:41AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Nice capture of the red kite looking for some food.

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Vik9740

7:08AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

i wish it were a bit clearer, but one so rarely gets a good shot of birds of prety that i have to commend you for it!

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nattarious

7:16AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Another wonderful capture. hehe i love that Falcon it is a falcon right! i think it is from the small head tho.. nice sun light on the wings as well.. Thanks for the post..

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Marsille

7:59AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Beautiful capture..

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tallpindo

8:30AM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Trying to track a bird and stay in focus is a study in relativity. The depth of field may need some granularity as you try to estimate scale and wingspread to judge range.

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