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    hugh robateau
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    Default Black Skimmer

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    Image captured last summer at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, CA. Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.
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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    I like the pose and exposure control and would give it a bit more room left and right.

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    Lori A. Cash
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    Great action shot, Hugh. I agree with giving it more room. Also, looks like you may have some sensor dust.

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    This was timed prefectly, Hugh! Great shot!

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    David Hemmings
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    This is stunning Hugh, a little more room would be preferable for me:)

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    Alfred Forns
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    Just the extra room One beautiful skimming image Love the sharpness !!! Big Congrats !!!

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    Larry Kaufman
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    Beautiful capture Hugh. Opportunities with smooth water are few and far between so this is a real keeper! Excellent job on the exposure and sharpness where it really counts. The whites and blacks look good with detail in both. I do agree on a little more room.

    Larry

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    Hugh wrote: Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated.

    Hugh,

    I suggest that you stop making sure sharp, dramatic images in perfect light. The near-wing is amazingly fore-shortened and I love that it is slicing into the water.

    later and love, artie
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    Very cool flight image. So sharp and well exposed. I'd like to see a bit more room if you have it?

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    Great action!!Very sharp!!

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    Super Skimmer image Hugh excellent details.....

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    Beautiful skimming action you've captured here! I just love the wing cutting through that calm water and the stream of water off the lower mandible.

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    Nice action and nice wing position!!!

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