I haven't shot for myself all month, but this big fella landed on a cable line that runs in front of my second story patio. It was like he was say, "come on, I'm right here". He is very much alive, and this was shot during the day outside.
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These guys are absolutely FEARLESS. I was on a shoot once, and one of these landed on a plant a few yards from me. I used my zoom to capture it before it flew off at my approach. But it never did. I eventually took several shots from just a few inches away, and it just sat there, enjoying the afternoon sun, and apparently, my attention.
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