Spread Eagle by Linda Gray

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The composition of this is as it came out of my camera. This magnificent bird had just swooped in at 100 mph.......Please view large if you have the time....

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Category: Wildlife

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Camera	Nikon D60
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License	All Rights Reserved

Face-Off Statistics

Number of face-offs: 32

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34%

Lost

Drawn

59%

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18/03 2011

09:04

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brilliant capture.
01/12 2010

05:02

Troy Goldtooth

WOW..nicly done...!! good job
30/01 2010

02:49

Gouzel

Excellent shot, gorgeous bird, congrat. Linda 5*
24/01 2010

09:12

Rado

Excellent shot Linda
20/01 2010

12:13

Tony Ng

I (we all do) hope that you will be back to feast us with more stunners. The accolade is totally deserved. Missed this last time round as I was a newby then. Thanks for taking time out to comment on my pics. Regards Tony.
19/01 2010

09:08

Liz Cooke

Well done and congrats Linda. Haven't been around lately so missed this being POTW. Hope you are getting on okay. HNY!
17/01 2010

05:47

John Holme

Congratulations for getting the potw.
17/01 2010

12:14

Fraser McCallum

Congratulations Linda, stunning image and a well deserved POTW.
16/01 2010

01:16

Linda Gray

Well, i don't really know what to say, other than i was Most suprised that this image was chosen as POTW so long after submission, especially over, what i feel, the numerous new postings that are more worthy. Also a Massive thankyou to you all for your support and taking the time to comment. Kindest regards Linda
16/01 2010

12:09

Katja Zuske

Congrats on POTW, Linda. love the shot, the eagly almost seems to smile at you! Don't you just wish it wasn't a captive bird! Have a great 2010, Katja
15/01 2010

12:50

Marta K

Great shot, and very nice frame as well.
14/01 2010

09:20

Lars Geir Whist Tvedt

What an amazing shot! Full of action and pin sharp! -Lars *****
14/01 2010

01:57

Marek Miszczak

Well Done and Congratulation Linda....
14/01 2010

12:40

James Coulton

congrats on POTW linda
14/01 2010

11:13

Dave Heather

Well done on POTW. Much deserved...top top top stuff !!!!!
14/01 2010

09:28

Philip Armitage

an excellent image, are those tethers around its legs?
13/01 2010

07:04

savio joanes

Great shape, great movement, and very effectively placed within the frame.
13/01 2010

06:52

Don Tiffney

Just passing through Linda but had to stop & comment on this...fantastic photography & so very well chosen as POTW...congratulations, kindest regards, Don
13/01 2010

01:01

Sue Lawrance

Lovely shot and nice to see one as it came out of the camera, well deserved POTW will now visit your gallery, regards Sue:)
13/01 2010

11:36

Paul Forgham

A great shot, not an easy one to capture either. Congrats on POTW. Rgds Paul
13/01 2010

09:49

nicolas orillard-demaire

congrats Linda, beautiful capture!and superb framing, 5*,rgds, Nicolas
13/01 2010

09:14

John Pattison

Congrats on POTW Linda. well deserved. Hope you are feeling better. rgds, John
13/01 2010

08:35

Eric Emerson

Well deserved POTW. Rgrds ERic
13/01 2010

05:10

David Constable

congrats on potw
13/01 2010

01:55

John Hampsey Pettigrew

awesome capture and well deserved potw,heres to many more,great work.
12/01 2010

10:41

Paul Stephenson

Congrats Linda, a very well deserved POTW. Hope you feeling a little better. Paul
12/01 2010

09:12

Gareth Kirby

Missed this one first time round, great shot and a well deserved POTW. 5* Rgds Gaz
12/01 2010

09:03

Ray Cooper

Well done ;-)
12/01 2010

08:39

Paul Jenkins

Fantastc photo. Congratulations on picture of the week. Well deserved!!! rgds Paul
12/01 2010

08:08

Simon Bull

Congrats on POTW - well deserved for such a stunning image. Rgds, Simon
12/01 2010

07:05

Bill Brown

Congratulations on POTW Linda, very well deserved Bill.
12/01 2010

06:45

David Brewerton

Hi Linda Warmest congratulations on POTW Very well deserved for your fantastic wildlife shots. I hope you are feeling a bit better. Very best wishes David
12/01 2010

06:42

peter hopson

well done linda a truly well deserved potw and well over due ,pete
12/01 2010

06:39

David Pamphilon

many congratulations Linda,very well deserved regards Dave
12/01 2010

06:29

Paul Primus

Welldone Linda POTW long over due Paul
12/01 2010

06:18

Cheryl Horton

hey hey well done POTW,well deserved just love the eye contact he has with you,rgds Chez
12/01 2010

06:17

richard mainwaring

Congrats Linda,well deseverd fantastic shot.richard
12/01 2010

05:57

patrick strik

well deserved linda. pat
12/01 2010

05:57

Ed Puskas

Contrats on POTW Linda, long overdue. You are always lead the way with your great wildlife shots, hope you are feeling better! Regards Ed
18/11 2009

11:06

Doros Theodorou

You are under attack I can see here. Great capture, with impressive details.
12/11 2009

03:56

Colin Russell

Wonderful detail and colour, Linda. Great capture.
23/10 2009

11:28

Chris McIlreavy

Well captured. The look in the eye suggests it was considering you for lunch!
22/10 2009

06:37

adrian williams

Lovely action shot.Well donw.5*
20/10 2009

07:46

Thomas Powell

Another amazing shot Linda, great detail very well done 5+*. Regards Thomas
20/10 2009

12:39

nancy roberson

Bravo to you Linda! A stunning image!!! Nancy
19/10 2009

09:18

patrick strik

fantatstic compo and detail! patrick
19/10 2009

12:26

stephen pykett

wonderful shot, steve
19/10 2009

11:49

James Coulton

great shots linda looks like he was eyeing you up 5*
18/10 2009

11:29

Dave Heather

fantastic shot..where do you find these wonderful birds ?
18/10 2009

01:45

Mark d.Mathias

You keep on producingg great images Linda, and this is another belter...regards Cowboy
18/10 2009

09:55

Bill Brown

Fantastic capture of this wonderful bird Linda,amazing detail, 5*. Bill.
17/10 2009

01:34

peter hopson

top notch stuff linda like it as it is agree with ed great stuff my friend,pete5*+++for me
17/10 2009

01:15

John Hampsey Pettigrew

just awesome linda,fantastic capture really well presented,regards john
16/10 2009

11:05

Svetlana Sewell

What can I say - WOWWWWWWWWW5*
16/10 2009

10:15

Lucy Hill

Wow Linda you should frame this one, what great timing to catch this! 5* Lucy
16/10 2009

09:11

Peter Ansara

F A B U L O U S! 5*
16/10 2009

07:32

Don Tiffney

I should re-name it duck.....that's what I would have been doing Linda! Very fine work indeed, regards,Don
16/10 2009

04:14

David Pamphilon

Absolutely stunning Linda,I think you have told him to freeze whislt you Take your shot 5*. Ps many thanks for your visit & kind words,dragonflies are quite numerous were i live in the fens
16/10 2009

03:34

Ed Puskas

Wow Linda great capture! Although a natural crop, I really think it works well, showing a great closeup and sense of being attacked.. Wonderful work. 5* Regards Ed
16/10 2009

01:55

Reg Armstrong

Excellent shot Linda got the focus spot on. Well done 5*
16/10 2009

01:18

Paul Stephenson

Superb Linda, beautifully shot as always. 5/5 Paul
16/10 2009

01:13

Adam Stringer

Great detail Linda. Had you got the whole of the bird it would be perfect!
16/10 2009

01:08

Paul Primus

Amazing shot Linda, superb detail your timing spot on, 5* Rgds Paul.
16/10 2009

01:02

tony pankhurst

Very nice picture Linda, these birds are majestic and you've captured a lovely shot. well done
16/10 2009

12:29

Ray Cooper

Top marks Londa, excellent image..Ray
16/10 2009

12:24

Steve Briant

An apt title, and a wonderful image. IMHO, it would have looked a little better with all the wings included. Stunning shot though.
16/10 2009

12:24

David Brewerton

great capture linda impeccable composition and detail as always looks like he/she is heading straight for you. Hope you ducked!!! best wishes david
16/10 2009

12:22

richard mainwaring

Beautiful image Linda,great detail and framing.

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