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    George DeCamp
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    Tern Chick First Flight - Nickerson Beach, Long Island NY

    Got out for a few hours this morning and met a few of my NWPLI friends (Ed, Dustin and Bob) and Jodee from BPN (really nice gal, was a pleasure chatting!!).

    This guy, one of the twins, was practicing takeoffs for a short while. Was fun to watch. I got a couple images for show and tell, nothing to write home about but one I will remember. Only 10 days ago was when I took the image below (my last post - Is my breath OK) and they were much smaller...my how we have grown!

    Nikon D2x, 600VR, x1.4, ISO 200, f8, 1/1000, Gitzo 3530LSV, Wimberley Head II

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    Hi George. Great balance between sharp head and OOF wings. I might boost saturation a bit, and I might also clean up the RUC. Thanks for posting!

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    I was out this morning George trying to get some cooperative fledglings but had no success I like the eye contact and wing position and the little bit of habitat in the shot. Well Done!!!!

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    Really like you got the bird seperated from the mess he has there.

    Lessons learned about the "steps" rule - its amazing the difference what a few steps to the right or to the left can make :)
    (I was to the left of George)

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    George DeCamp
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    Quote Originally Posted by DustinFinn View Post
    Really like you got the bird seperated from the mess he has there.

    Lessons learned about the "steps" rule - its amazing the difference what a few steps to the right or to the left can make :)
    (I was to the left of George)
    That said I did cut out a couple twiggies! ;)
    This is just really a show and tell image so didn't go crazy in Photoshop.

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    Very cool capture of this flight training. I like the eye contact but find the shadow on the body a bit strong.

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    Love this one, George, and so glad that you captured it! That was a VERY COOL moment seeing this little guy test his wings! Wish I had the skill to do the same - mine are WAY OOF!!!:( Could have to do something with the fact that I was shooting in manual and didn't realize it :confused: I NEVER shoot in manual. Don't know what happened there - note to self to ALWAYS check camera settings (more than once) before depressing the shutter button. Rookie error.

    It was a pleasure seeing you yesterday, as well as Dustin, Ed, and Bob. Thanks for all of your help, suggestions, and for being so willing to share your expertise with a newbie like me.

    By the way, I think you did a great with this foreground/background. Nickerson is tough on that account - so much low plant life and other stuff in the sand!

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    Love the sharpness and the leap. The stuff in the urhc needs to go and a bit more room in front would be a plus as the bird is centered.
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