Saturday, 21 October 2006

Wings

In the grounds of Om Beach Resort, Gokarna.

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I think this is a kingfisher. S/he was too far away to see clearly with the naked eye. This was at full 10x zoom.

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Hugely delighted with this shot. Again, full zoom, from an armchair in my villa's porch.

From the hill between Om Beach and Kudlai Beach.

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This dude was surfing the thermals coming up the hill. Missed the shot when he was overhead, and got lucky as he spiralled back. As far as I know, this is a fishing eagle. Brown body, white head.

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Same dude(tte?) making a turn.

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Freakishly lucky shot. Must have been about 10, 15 metres away, in a clear blue sky. I (don't tell anyone now) did the yeeha-fist-pump thing when I saw this on the camera display.

From Estuary View, Karwar.

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Looked up, saw this guy overhead, swung camera to eye with smooth, swift motion, almost took eye out, clicked.

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Three in the bush, erm, tree. Naah. Doesn't have a ring to it.

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Close-up of the one who, in the previous shot, was sniffing his underarmswings.
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4 comments:

  1. FalstaffSunday, 22 October 2006 at 10:38:00 GMT+5:30

    Beautiful. I am seriously envious.

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  2. zigzacklyWednesday, 25 October 2006 at 01:04:00 GMT+5:30

    Mission accomplished, then. :D

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  3. ggopWednesday, 25 October 2006 at 22:00:00 GMT+5:30

    Came here from Falstaff's blog.
    I am so envious of your photography skills.
    -gg

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  4. AnonymousMonday, 30 October 2006 at 12:17:00 GMT+5:30

    Thatz very very cool. Inspires me to try some photography stunts. Currently busy clicking my 7 month old daughter :)

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