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susanschermer
03-30-2008, 07:52 PM
These two males battled it out at the rookery in Tampa Bay last week aboard the "Hooptie Deux".
1DMark III, 500mm.
Mike Godwin
03-30-2008, 07:59 PM
Perfect image, love the power, composition and lighting... Great Stuff Susan!

Mike Godwin
Gatorland
Judy Lynn Malloch
03-30-2008, 08:16 PM
Love the action you captured in this image Susan. The water droplets are a lovely bonus as well. Looks like you had a wonderful time aboard the Hooptie Deux. Look forward to your future posts.
Randy Stout
03-30-2008, 08:18 PM
Susan:
Nice image. I have been waiting to see your 'fox' come up since we met at Ding about 3 weeks ago. I guess I need to go with James if I want to get some fine Spoonie shots.

Randy Stout
Arthur Morris
03-30-2008, 08:19 PM
Ah, Mike, you are too, too kind. Good job of capturing the action and a good exposure. One fair head angle and one very poor one (the upper bird). Light fairly harsh and the proximal mangrove BKFR is less than ideal. I do like the drops.

later and love, artie
Raul Quinones
03-30-2008, 08:24 PM
Nice action captured here, this is something I will like to witness.
Linda Robbins
03-30-2008, 09:06 PM
Great capture of the action, and I like the flying water off the feet! The light was a little bright, but you positioned yourself well so that you had direct frontal lighting on your subjects. I wish the top bird had turned his head toward you instead of away. Still, a nice action image.
Maxis Gamez
03-30-2008, 10:10 PM
I know how fast situations like these come. With that said I think you did the best you could. There is no time to move or wait for a head turn. I think you did an excellent work keeping both in focus.
susanschermer
03-31-2008, 07:36 AM
Thanks, Max and the rest of you. Artie, you are so cruel.
Arthur Morris
03-31-2008, 07:54 AM
Artie, you are so cruel.

Just smart and honest.

later and love, artie
Blake Shadle
03-31-2008, 12:04 PM
You did a fine job with this image, Susan. Seperation between your subject and background would make a world of difference, but believe me, I know that location well and I know that's not always possible. I really like the interaction and the water drops are definitely a plus.