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  1. 04-02-2009 #1
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    Sorry the picture is a little lacking in definition, I think I need to clean my windows.
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    Woweeeeee. They are fantastic captures Rolf .Well spotted

    He's a beautiful specimen
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    LOL, dead easy to spot, I looked out of the window because birds were leaving in all directions and I wondered what the commotion was, just a shame my window needed a clean inside, as it has put a haze on the photo.
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    Brilliant, Rolf!

    'Lacking in definition'? Maybe I shouldn't post some pics I do then......?

    Sparrowhawks don't hang around - so I think you've got some really great shots there!

    As Beryl says, he's a beautiful specimen!
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    I had to play with it a little (well quite a lot) to get the contrast up Catherine, as the dirty window (oh the shame of it. ) had put a haze over the photo. The real shame was that he was in a cracking spot within easy view, but I had just closed the window and opening it would have scared him off.
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    Even so rolf, you have managed to capture amazing details and the colours are spot on. I expect this suprise visitor may now become a regular visitor....................and you may just find enough time to clean your windows before he returns
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    LOL, funny you should say that Babs, did it the same day, sparkling now.
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    Well he's obviously a regular visitor, just caught him as he was passing through this morning, snatched the photo quickly, so a tad blurred, it isn't your eyesight.
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    Looks fine to me
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