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    Binoculars discounts: need urgent help deciding

    Thank you so much Phil, that was most helpful! Francesca
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    Binoculars discounts: need urgent help deciding

    Thank you for the links, unfortunately the rebates don't apply in my case as I don't live in the US. As for the Amazon warehousedeals, these appear to have some minor cosmetic imperfections, but I think I prefer buying new, as from my location I don't have a chance to return an item in case I...
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    Binoculars discounts: need urgent help deciding

    Hi everyone, I've been overthinking the possible purchase of a new set of binoculars for a while, so I'm hoping that you might help me out with more opinions. I own a pair of the discontinued Stokes Talon 10x42, which are supposed to be similar to the Vortex Diamondback, though the optics have...
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    Diamondbacks vs. Viper HD?

    Thank you John, your comments were very helpful.
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    Diamondbacks vs. Viper HD?

    I was wondering if anyone has had a chance to compare the Vortex Diamondbacks with the Viper HD. I'm sure that the Vipers are brighter and have more resolution and detail, but at least here they also cost about 2.7 times more than the Diamonbacks. I'd be interested in hearing about your...
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media 'Rosita's Bunting'

    Hi Stephen, I finally managed to find my way to your mexican bird pictures! I'm glad that you could take a picture of the rosita's bunting, aren't they spectacular? They can be kind of elusive though...the good thing about them is that it's hard not to spot them with those colors! It was a...
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    Voting Booth - August 2007 - Theme 'Birds in Flight'

    I also didn't think I would make it to the final...all entries are absolutely stunning. I really feel so honoured to be there. But I had some serious thoughts about deciding not to vote this month as I really don't think I can make a choice! :eek!: Well...I guess I will try to decide for just...
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media ''Formation Flying'...'

    Beautiful! great composition. :t:
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media 'Mayday, Mayday, rudder damage.'

    Amazing capture!! :t:
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media 'Who's observing who?'

    A lovely bird and I don't know why but this photo gives me some sense of freedom. Definitely good for a wallpaper. :t:
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media 'Scarlet Ibis'

    Those reds are just wonderful, what an amazing bird...Great capture! :t:
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media 'Swallow Flypast'

    Not an easy sobject to photograph! You did the job really well, thanks for sharing. ;)
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media 'Egret in sweet light'

    Well done! :t:
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media 'Jedi Hummers'

    I perfectly remember this shot Lisa, that's one of my favourites hummer pictures; depicting their behaviour very well and it's a great capture indeed! :t:
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    Comment by 'gatafrancesca' in media 'Immature Ruby-throated Hummingbird'

    A great capture of this tiny beauty!
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