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Challenge #264 in the Creative genius. series. Hosted by Frenchfx.

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Post an image where your camera was pointed upwards.

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Announced:

Monday, 7th June, 2021 (GMT)

Submissions:

Monday, 14th June, 2021 – Sunday, 20th June, 2021 (GMT)

Voting:

Monday, 21st June, 2021 – Sunday, 27th June, 2021 (GMT)

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A Meal for the Chicks

by REHS

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He flew almost right over my head and just a few yards away. A birder's dream opportunity.

Camera:	Nikon D500
Lens:	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR
Submitted:	Monday, 14th June, 2021 03:14 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 29th April, 2017
Focal length:	360 mm
Shutter speed:	1/2000 sec
Aperture:	F6.3
ISO:	900
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Galleries:	View this photo in REHS's gallery

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82Virago

I'd rather be a hammer than a nail....and a Hawk than a mouse....
Great capture.

Cheers

Jun 29, 2021permalink

Kenster63

Awesome snap, Mike!

Jun 29, 2021permalink

jaykumarr

amazing picture of rat.

Jun 28, 2021permalink

REHS

Thanks to all, But I think it was mostly a case of: being in the right place, at the right time.

Mike

Jun 28, 2021permalink

Sue Anne Rush

An excellent photograph of the hawk.

Jun 28, 2021permalink

cjf2

Great shot.
Congratulations on a first place ahead of a large and varied field.

Jun 28, 2021permalink

FINEART4YPvK

Great catch and great picture in full size. Impressive.Congratulations. Paul.

Jun 28, 2021permalink

cucodavis1971

well done

Jun 28, 2021permalink

snapa

Great picture! I wonder what that rat is thinking?

Jun 28, 2021permalink

jaykumarr

Rat is enjoying trip to heaven. Rat did no sin

Jun 28, 2021permalink


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