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    Catching the late afternoon light at Baylands in October. The toes together made me think of a leaping Nureyev. C&C appreciated.

    D7000, 700mm, ISO 1250, 1/2500s @ f/6.3 manual, gitzo and mongoose.

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    Nailed it Bill! Gorgeous light, nice exposure, and KILLER pose. Not sure I'd change a thing.

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    Really nice light!
    Great pose and attractive BG.
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    Fantastic shot. The wing pose and light is beautifull.

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    Dream light, the wing position is perfect,
    IQ is superb and the composition is lovely, i won't change a thing this is superb

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    This is awesome Bill.
    The light and the pose are excellent. I could see abit off the LHS but otherwise no nits and am very impressed,
    gail

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    Way to go Bill, this looks great!! I wouldn't mind seeing the subject a tad lower in the frame but certainly not a deal breaker. Very nicely done.

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    Bill, Your continued improvement stuns me as does this image. Yes to a small crop from the bottom. Techs, pose, and BKGR all killer. Where?
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    Thanks everyone. Artie, this was at Palo Alto Baylands last month.

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    Very nice capture Bill. The light is lovely here. Agree with the crop suggestions although I like it as is.

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    Brilliant shot Bill!

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    Great incoming flight shot in beautiful light, Bill.

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    One to be proud of Bill. Not that easy and you did very well. Love the light and the pose with a great HA and nice BG. Well done with with this IF shot.

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