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    Default Elegant Terns Celebrate My 11,000th Post

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    I shot this frame out in Southern California last month. Elegant Tern courtship is so cool to watch! A male flies in with a fish and they all go crazy! Then he gives the fish to a female and keeps his fingers crossed.

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    There's so much to see and like here, Doug. For this image, you really have to take your time to look around and see "who's doing what." It's not easy to get 4 terns in an image and not have one of them messing it up. The environment is a huge plus in this image, as is the light.

    Congrats on the 11,000! That is a LOT of posting and a lot of work.
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    Lovely shot of this group Doug. There is lots happening in the image which keeps me interested. Really like this one a lot. Congrats on your 11,000th post, that's really quite something!

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    Awesome, and I agree with the previous comments. I'd just look into perhaps slightly darkening the fg water, but all else is just fantastic.

    Congrats on 11k!! Here's to many more....

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    Very nice Doug. Like the fact that all of them are sharp, have good HAs and are all doing something different. Your usual killer techs and the nice beach BG and FG look great. I like it!
    Congrats on the 11,000 milestone. Look forward to many more from you. Its been really nice getting to know as a friend. See ya soon

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    Nice one Doug. Well done

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    Great shot - loads of different and interesting aspects all over the frame to keep you looking around longer than for a 'normal' shot

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    Great group shot indeed ! Lots going on.
    You've put a lot of work in .Well done. What do you do in your spare time !!!!
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    Each Tern is giving a interesting pose. thanks for your 11000 contributions.

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    Wonderful composition, superb technically, an inspiring image. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your milestone.

    Regards, Ian

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    Hi Doug, congrats on your 11000 post. Thanks for all your valued participation.

    Excellent exposure throughout the image, and I like the 3 different poses/displays from the other 3 terns. Overall, nice and sharp too.

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    Fabulous image and congratulations! These guys have awesome hairdos!

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    Very nice image, love the foreground elements which add to the image.

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    Full of interest and whimsy, and well composed. Congrats on 11,000….that's a big number and reflects your effort.

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    Great image as always Doug - your behavior images are an inspiration. Congrats on the 11K!

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    congrats and an excellent image to celebrate
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    Thanks everyone!
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