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    The title for this image came from a iconic image by Thomas D. Mangelsen of a brown bear standing at the top of a waterfall as a salmon leaps into its open mouth. In this case the Anhinga is flipping the catfish into the are hoping to catch it in the head first position to swallow. I captured this image at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. The image is one of a series of photos as the Anhinga kills, works to position the fish for swallowing and eventually swallows it. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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    1/2000 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV +1 ISO 2000 Auto 1 WB, camera supported by a monopod
    Post processed in Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop CC 2018 and Neat Image for noise reduction

    P.S. Some may have seen this image before. After a couple of updates and improvements to Lightroom and a new computer display I reprocessed the image.
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    Terrific "catch", Joe. Nice detail on the Anhinga, and the fish is in perfect position. Well done.

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    Great timing. You even have a nice view of the fish. Like how you can see the eye. Details look good.

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    Nice sharp bird and fish with a cool water drop. Thanks for giving Thomas M. credit where it's due.

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    Nice feather details on the Anhinga, You captured a good position of the fish. but would be even better with a clearer view of the eye.
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    Ditto all the positives above. You might have a go at lightening the red iris ... Oh, I almost forgot, this is a very excellent image.

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    very cool Joe, you certianly captured the peak of action here
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    Very Nice Image. I love the positioning of the Fish which with the eyes.

    Thanks for sharing.

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    Absolutely first class, the bird and prey are both sharp and well exposed. I like the water droplets and the subdued background, well done.

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    Excellent frame Joe, perfect timing with the fish where it is, all details look spot on

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    Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.
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    Congratulations Joe

    You really nailed this one - super timing and good techs too, nice framing, well processed - a pleasure to view.

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