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(144 comments)

Mr Geoff says:

So nice!! I love it!

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Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Colin Gregory Palmer says:

Lovely colors (123)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary* says:

Great image, great control on a difficult shot, well done!! (123)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Donncha @ InPhotos.org says:

Wow, wonderful image! The colours are nicely done as is the blur! (123)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

mrpan says:

wow, increible!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Micke-fi says:

Nice bird shot. This one is different. It has got action too.

1-2-3
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

andee says:

Great shot, I love the action! Tag1
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Incredible motion picture!!!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Edgar Thissen says:

Awww, so cute... Great wings!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

- Kemaha - says:

What an amazing capture!

Tag2
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

spidrwegian_no_more [deleted] says:

Nice shot tag3 taggedout
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Nil! says:

wow!
this is perfect!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanda's Pictures says:

Fantastic capture
1-2-3
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Jen Davies says:

magic!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

javanutmom says:

What a totally beautiful image!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

DrJoanne says:

Great capture and beautiful treatment!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

(Rimbaudian) says:

lovely concept, incredible capture, one of the cutest birds I've ever seen on Flickr :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Rippie: Contra Censura! says:

wow, how nice and rare!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

GeoWombats says:

missywombat.wordpress.com/
I hope you don't mind me blogging this photo! Great capture.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

TheMindsEye says:

That is amazing. Great shot.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Stanley＊ says:

Great shot!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

-Else- says:

wow! great effect with the wings!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Reiner1 [deleted] says:

it`s a really great shot !!!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

cary andrew penny says:

nice shot.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

chattycathy7575 says:

This is amazing. How did you get the bird in so close? Who was holding the food? Is this Photoshopped? Details please if you're willing to share your secrets.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

chattycathy7575 says:

Doh. Just saw the Photoshop tag.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Gomes says:

This is an amazing shot. Seriously.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

wmphoto says:

Very nice...
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

ToBNot2B says:

Excellent!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

zenzo says:

what an awesome capture!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

strangemagee says:

dreamy and delightful......
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

... Arjun says:

Wow! This is a great capture. Nice saturation too.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

youpidou says:

i pretty much love everything about this shot, thanks!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

thodue says:

wow, great capture.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Kumquaty says:

Please do add to the Photoshop Animals Pool
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Captain Suresh says:

Superb shot!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

soleá says:

bloody amazing foto!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Frankie Goes says:

... but avian flu ...?!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

dsthgrb says:

hi
thanks for post me
i like this ^^
take care
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Aristocrat says:

That is a superb picture. Looks so caring and loving
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Ram! says:

WOW! Very nice pic! and thanks for you comments! i love you too hehe ;)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Padrone says:

Awesome capture!

:D
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

flyzipper says:

Seriously good.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

[Contro]Luce says:

carpe diem! :)
i like the colours.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Tito Herrera says:

Doesn´t get any better than that, Congrats!!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

The Pack says:

terrific light and motion
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Kasimir Szekeres says:

like a drawing.. very nice taken :D
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

original_ann says:

I love it!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Steven Is R says:

wow, you have some really amazing photos!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Vít Hassan says:

Wonderful capture!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

0olong says:

Oh, lovely shot!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

stoneth says:

wow
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

maryanne_b says:

What a brilliant capture! : )
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

natanielh2000 says:

une image incroyable !
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Ellis says:

So beautiful!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

TommyOshima says:

Your entire photostream grabs my heart!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

steprous says:

wow you got talent
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Felixe says:

Muy buena foto.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

dElay says:

amazing
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

navid j says:

I just don't have words for this photo..
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

m4de says:

just : WOW
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

radiant guy says:

Delicate!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

achuka says:

I'm amazed at this ! fave!!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

rolands.lakis says:

Super
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Donzrly Light [deleted] says:

This is one of the best bird photos I have ever seen. It is a delicate dance we have as humans with nature.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Lookfar says:

superb.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

abre tus ojos [deleted] says:

especial, beatifuld and perfect shot
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

WAYNE HIEBERT kingston photographer says:

Superb Photo!!!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Josho says:

Awesome!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

rui lebreiro says:

fantastic picture!
love the texture you manage to place.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

arutha says:

Stunning!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Zaphod Beeblebrox says:

sweet!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Heaven`s Gate (John) says:

magic moment !
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Shacky says:

wow thats all i can say
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Pescod says:

wow amazing shot.

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Ran_d says:

Awesome capture!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

°°°a.c.a.s.c.h.1.°°° says:

incredible beauty!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Hugo Provoste says:

perfect one!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

☀ Sol says:

Wonderful!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

skyggetroll says:

wow, just wow.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

nuksumau says:

wow , so cool
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Alan Jordan says:

Well done!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

s•stop says:

Awesome--so cool. Nice colors.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

What? This can't be real, it's bloody amazing. Like a painting, or a dream, or a fantasty photo u imagine in ur head. Just divine.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Lifestyle & Wedding Photographer Kim Long says:

Magical!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

sat0r1 says:

This picture is breathtaking!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Cat Faery Shari says:

What a fantastic picture! I love it!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabrizio Troiani [deleted] says:

wow
It's a fav!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Zoombabe says:

óóó, how sweet and ofcourse a strong shot
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ZaksterNT says:

Oh very very cool shot. Nice treatment as well.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

pics by eefje says:

wow great!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Sysy81 says:

Excellent picture!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael™ says:

Wonderful shot! Though as you could tell by mine, all good things come to an end. ;)

Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

anideg says:

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andrebernardo.com [deleted] says:

it's wonderful!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Soops123 says:

Thats crazy ! WOW
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

printedlife.org aka kais0r says:

unbelievable..
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Muoo Muoo says:

An amazing action/motion shot but fabulous colour
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Onur YILDIRIM (Shadov) says:

brilliant!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Crosslight Studios says:

almost surreal. what an amazing shot! well done.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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