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    I believe this is a 2nd winter bird, photographed at Sandy Hook in September of last year. Full-frame.

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    Hey Bill, this big gull looks full of details and i like the frozen foot action you stopped. Nice look at under and top wings, preparing for take-off. Well done.

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    Very nice take-off pose.
    I like the exposure and details in the whites. The clouds produced some nice evn lighting.
    I really like the pebbles on the sand.
    My only suggestion would be to add a sliver of canvas on the RHS,
    Gail
    PS How is the shoulder?

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    Thanks Ann and Gail. I suppose I could stretch just a sliver of canvas to give him some room.

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    You put the soft light to great use. Love the full detail of both under and over wing with no shadows in the way. Great separation of the head and I like the current crop and positioning.

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    That's really eyecatchin, I like the large size in the frame it really draws me in. I would suggest a little extra sharpening on the bill.

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    Wonderful detail with no shadow areas. I don't think you could have captured the image any better. I like the one foot off the ground and fully upstretched wing pose. TFS

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    The running/take off pose is pretty neat. Details look quite good as well.

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    Nice running take-off pose with lovely soft light and lots of detail everywhere. If you have nothing to do you could spend 30 minutes on beach clean-up detail. Or not.

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    Spot on take-off capture under beautiful defused light, Bill. Excellent detail, and I too like the pebbles and shells on the beach. That was a banner day for shore birds up close.

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    Thank you all. Artie, for Sandy Hook this is a pretty clean beach; not a shred of plastic in sight. I chose not to spend 30 minutes on cleanup. Have fun with the penguins and the 500pf.

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