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    This Darter was fishing fairly close to me, and was proud to show off his catch. Taken early morning at my local pond in Pretoria.

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    Great shot, Stu! Nice focus & clarity! The TC20's are doing amazingly well and I'm definitely considering getting one after seeing some good results where they've been involved!

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    Nice one Stuart, I love the way that you captured the fish in mid air. The expression on the fishes face, and the expression on the birds face are wonderful

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    well captured Stuart,like the snake like neck on the darter,and the fish arched magic.

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    Great timing Stu the detail in that fish is amazing. I like the crop shape but would consider taking a little off the top.

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    I really like the lines in this image ie the curved neck and the arched fish.
    Love the few water drops and the raised dorsal fin and open "o" of the mouth of the fish.
    Comp is very well suited to this action. A sliver off the top wouldn't hurt but very nice as is,
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    Excellent action shot, Stuart! Love the comp, details and light! Well done!

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    Magnificent moment captured. Magical colors, beautiful lights, great details.
    Love the lovely blues, tossed fish, water droplets, water ripples and composition.
    Spectacular frame, Stuart Sir.

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    Thanks a stack for all the feedback everyone.

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    Love it! Action, techs, crop all look good. I only wish the eye was better lit, but all else looks A-1.

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    Perfect timing - great work

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    Hi Stuart,

    you captured the perfect moment. The pose from the fish is great. Super.

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    Nice timing, framing and light here Stu!
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    Lovely action and nice detail mate…Nice to see one of your images again.

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    Thanks a stack for all your comments and feedback everyone.

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    Perfect timing. I have no clever suggestions-love it as it is.
    Ben

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    Fantastic frame Stuart. Love the fish toss and the open beak looks great. Nice that everything is so sharp at that shutter speed. Nice capture for both of you!!

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    Ben, David, thanks for your comments guys.

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