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National Pride


	National Pride This was shot in an area north of Cabo San Lucas that seems to be the home of a large population of Cara Caras, the Mexican national bird. My partner Linda noticed two gorgeous specimens perched on a Cordon cactus. So I made a quick u-turn, crawled on my belly under a barbed wire fence, scratched my way through some prickly desert scrub, and found myself within a few yards of them without being noticed. I began shooting away and nailed the flight shot I'd been hoping for. 1/2000 @ 6.3 - ISO 400 - 400mm Douglas Gould

Sylvia Rossler

Beautiful shot of this caracaras Doug ! Very unusual shot and opportunity as they prefer to run rather than fly !

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May 05, 2006

Gary G. Stewart

Great photo. Any time you have to crawl on your belly around cactus you deserve to get a good shot.

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May 05, 2006

Tarun Bose

Great shot Doug. Excellent timing and lighting. Well done.

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May 05, 2006

Gary Lange

Wonderful image, Doug!! And nice going in getting it, it isn't easy.

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May 05, 2006

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Great job and beutiful composition.

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May 05, 2006

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer

WOW!!! What a great capture.

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May 05, 2006

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Doug, great detail, lighting and exposure.

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May 05, 2006

Douglas Gould

Thank you all very much. I was in another world when I was shooting these beauties. But I'm sure you guys know the feeling!

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May 05, 2006

Jo Berry

Absolutely fantastic!!! This must have been a real thrill..Congrats.

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May 06, 2006

Donna J. Eaton

Okay, now I'm jealous! What a great experience! I'm pretty sure I know what world you were in while shooting these guys! :-) Great job!

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June 18, 2006

gregbrileyphotography.com - Greg Briley

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What a back yard you have there. I love this capture. I remember it so well on the POTD on your website.

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September 27, 2006

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