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    Finally! Reaching 5,000 posts gives me renewed admiration for our mods with count totals many times mine! I shared this one before in a Favorites of 2013 thread, but am posting it here in avian. It is one of my favs for the action and the light and I hope that you enjoy it too. (even if it is a bit messy )

    Many thanks to all here who continually offer critiques, support, suggestions, and encouragement.

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    The light, pose and interaction are first class, Grace. Congratulation on your 5000. I overlooked mine, will celebrate the 6000th.

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    Grace, congratulations on reaching the Big 5000! That represents a lot of help and encouragement given to many of us. Really amazing light and action on the posted image. You must have been laying in the "gunk" to get this one. A fitting tribute to what you go through to achieve your beautiful work!

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    Congrats on your 5K milestone Grace! Gorgeous light and great action!
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    Fantastic light and pose.

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    A big congrats on 5000 Grace.
    I love this image for all the same reasons you do- the light and the action.
    IQ is wonderful as well.
    I look forward to seeing your next 5000 posts.
    Thank you for all your thoughtful and insightful critiques over the years,
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    Top notch image befitting a 5k milestone post, congratulations! Look forward to seeing more, keep up the great work-

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    Congrats Grace on your 5000th post. I agree with you - great light and action make this an excellent image as does the low pov.

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    What makes this for me is the golden light, low angle, head and wing position. It's a photo and not reality, but it comes close Grace!

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    Exquisite light, great interaction, and a perfect low shooting angle.
    Congrats on the milestone Grace. Your critiques are always instructive and your images a joy to view. Looking forward to the next 5K.

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    This has all your trademarks, great light, nice comp, something of interest, and a beautiful bird.
    Congrats and looking forward to many more.

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    Awesome action and light. Nice BG and I like the flying water and mud drops. Perfect way to celebrate your 5000th post...here's to many more!!

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    Many congrats on the milestone! and what a great way to celebrate it. Very nice warm light and action.

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    Congrats on the milestone, Grace. And thank you for all of your valued input. I think I remember either this post or a sequel to it awhile back. Still love it.

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    Mazel tov on 5K. Beautiful light and nice crab. Perfect EXP, SH, and head angle. The near-wing position is less than ideal....
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    Gorgeous, and great action. Who won?? Could the BCNH actually swallow that crab? (And live to tell about it?)

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    This is the kind of light I work hard to get my camera in, and I know you do too. Great looking shot that tells it all in a photo. Congrats on your 5000th!!
    I am happy to have gotten to know you personally and look forward to many more of your beautiful photos. See ya soon.

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    congrats and what a great image to celebrate!
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    Congratulations Grace, beautiful image.
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    Congratulations on the 5000 with a fantastic image!

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    Grace:

    I have enjoyed this series, love the interaction, lighting, angle.

    Congratulations on 5K!

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    Grace would like to add my congratulations, you certainly do put a lot into this site, it's much appreciated by the likes of myself.

    Keith.

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    Congrats Grace, with a stunning image

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    All my thanks to you for commenting and for your help along the way. I have learned tons and enjoyed the process immensely, thanks to you all.

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    By the way, Diane....too big for the heron to tackle.

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    Great action and lovely colors! Congrats on the milestone!

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    Grace:
    Your 5000th post glitters in wonderful golden lights.Gorgeous image of great action. Love it.

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    First of all, huge congratulations on this milestone, Grace. I have admired your images for years and the meticulous time you obvious take to capture them. Additionally, your comments and critiques have always been thoughtful and helpful. Thank you for taking the time.

    This image is one of my favorites of your collection without a doubt. The light and action is over the top. Your patience paid off here b/c you were able to capture the height of the action. You may wish to consider a bit of burning on the legs just to bring their brightness down a tad. My eyes are drawn to the legs, and I think darkening them a tad will immediately bring attention to the action/story.

    Looking forward to the next 5,000.!
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