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Challenge: Extended Free Study 2025-12 (Extended Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Location: Home
Date: Dec 27, 2025
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 1/640
Shutter: 2000
Date Uploaded: Dec 27, 2025

Wasn't expecting this. He landed on a branch on a tree off my deck. Had to shoot it from inside the house out the kitchen window. He didn't stay long.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 39
Avg (all users): 7.0323
Avg (participants): 7.0000
Avg (non-participants): 7.1111
Views since voting: 155
Views during voting: 56
Votes: 31
Comments: 5
Favorites: 0


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01/21/2026 12:35:37 AM
Serious props on this one, Larry. The catch-your-breath moment when one of these types of birds lands that close for even a few seconds is unforgettable. But the ability to quick-draw and capture it this expertly is equally impressive. :-)
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01/21/2026 12:24:11 AM
Was in my top three, congratulations. You don't seem to need to leave your backyard to shoot something interesting.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/19/2026 07:11:37 AM
My pick for red in this challenge.
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01/18/2026 05:45:59 PM
This is a beautiful and stunning and so crisp.
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01/16/2026 08:36:05 PM
Lucky you!
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