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janoskar.hansen@gmail.com's avatar

the truth is when a hunter hunted for food not as now for sport

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Neil Barker's avatar

So true, Janoskar.

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Michael's avatar

Hunter and hunted, searcher and searched for. Only humans search for Self. What is it?

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Neil Barker's avatar

An interesting question, Michael!

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Ann Collins's avatar

"What Truth connects the Hunter and the Hunted on this morning?"

A beautiful (and timely) question. Thank you, Neil.

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Neil Barker's avatar

You're welcome, Ann and thanks as well.

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Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜's avatar

This is a good omen, Neil.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Perry and I think so, too.

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James Freitas's avatar

Excellent photos, Neil—marvelous light! I love how the images provide a whole context, the bird high up in the tree, zooming in to gradually reveal more detail, then close up images to really allow us to appreciate its intricacies.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks, James and much appreciated! I was fortunate to have that Cooper's Hawk pose ouy in the open like that just after Sunrise.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Neil. This is a beautiful photo and poetry write up. I would agree with you that this is the year of the Cooper’s Hawk for you. You have gifted all of us with your ongoing observations.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Heidi and much appreciated. I have been very fortunate this year with these encounters withe Cooper's Hawks. Definitely not something I had expected!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

They are totemic for you, Neil. You’ve also helped me improve my own id skills as we have them in my area.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Agreed, Heidi and I hadn't thought of that. They're really fascinating to observe and learn about.

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Sean Mitchell's avatar

Love that fourth picture with the side light hitting the hawk!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks, Sean - I was really luck with the sunlight and this Cooper's Hawk being a patient subject!

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Emma Liles's avatar

A deep question posed Neil, lovely

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks, Emma and much appreciated.

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Backyard Berry's avatar

Such a cool read. Sent to my girlfriend as she would love something like this. Thanks for sharing. 🙏

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks and much appreciated!

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