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    Default African Skimmer

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    Canon 1D MKIV
    F 500mm
    HH from boat
    Almost full frame
    ISO 800, SS 1/3200,f 7.1
    Taken in Botswana ~ 5:30PM
    PP Crop, NR to BG, levels, DE at 2% on bird, smoothed out vertical stem in front and above signature
    Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
    Gail


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    Whoa HH 500 from a boat. Now we're talking! Congrats on a very nice capture. I like the position of the wings and the head looks sharp. I like the BG and the touch of sky. Maybe tone down the bright spots in the BG below the bird but no biggy. TFS

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    Sharp as can be and really pops against the attractive BG.
    Excellent.
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    Very nice sharpness throughout. The colors are great, and the wing position is just what you would ask for if you could. Great exposure to boot, as you have great detail in the darks and whites.

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    An impressive effort from a boat with the 500mm Gail..!! A very pleasing composition, sharp subject and exposure well handled for the dark and light plumage.

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    excellent! love the details and wing position, excellent exposure
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    Hi Gail, well placed in the frame with a great flying pose with the raised wings. Yes to good overall exposure - the eye stands out nicely in the dark cap, and the skimmer is separated very well from the foliage BG. Well captured from the boat.

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    Wonderful shot Gail. I have many skimmer and tern shots that are either over blue water or blue sky. The few that I really like allot have a foliage type BG like this shot. The subject pops against the BG so nicely. Techs look great too. One to be proud of.

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    Really nice flight shot and great details, Gail.

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    very nice Gail,sharp,nice pose,good BG,nice light.thanks.

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    Hi Gail.
    excellent! love the details and wing position, excellent exposure.

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    Terrifis shot!!
    Very nice soft warm light, exposed very well, wonderful background, and great IQ.
    Well done.

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