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31/52: Lucky escape

31/52 - Don’t simply take a photograph of something that is in front of you, but instead focus on an idea that you find interesting.

 

I'm using this photo because wildlife photography interests me but I do not have the gear or patience required for it. This one fell into my lap though and was too good to pass up on.

 

This starling fledgeling had a very lucky escape today. A sparrowhawk swooped down to catch him and flew into the dustbin, with an enormous thud, stunning itself for a few seconds before flying away. The starling was stunned for a while too, long enough for me to grab my camera. He didn't hang around too long. Not the best backdrop but I had to snap away while I could.

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Uploaded on August 3, 2016
Taken on August 3, 2016