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    Jay Tan
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    Squabbling Black-naped Terns engaged in beak-to-beak combat over territory, while another cheers on from the side :D
    Am a little sad that the top wings got chopped... :(


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    DanWalters
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    I agree about the tight crop. But you got some nice action here.

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    I would call this a good action shot. And it's OK, when it comes to action you sometimes loose an element, a wing is cropped by accident etcetera. What you sometimes can do is to crop it even a little bit more then.

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    I too like this as is. If you were farther back, then you lose the intimate details. I love the locked bills and the foot in the face.
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    Awesome action image and I agree with the crop on this one. Excellent exposure and detail !!!

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    Thanks all for the nice comments! I feel a little better about the wings now! :)

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    I like this . Good action. Looks like he is protecting a chick beside the other .
    John

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    Robert O'Toole
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    The action is great Jay and the sharpness and details are good also. I really love the action and the timing!

    Good job on the exposure also.

    Robert

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