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    Mostly a "Show & Tell" as this location doesn't open until the light is pretty tough,
    but I am testing a new lens so any excuse to break it out and get a feeling for how
    I am with it means it might not be the most ideal light.
    Get it? - Good. :)

    Taken at Ocean Side Marine Nature Study Area, Long Island NY.
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    Congrats on getting the 600 Dustin! Sharpness looks good as does eye contact. Lighting is less than ideal, as you mentioned, but I know how it feels to want to kick the tires so-to-speak. Enjoy!

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    Yes to sharp and extremely harsh light. The bird, which is rather ratty, is an adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron not a juvenile. With the very harsh light and the less than perfect specimen the chances of creating a dramatic high quality image were nil. COMP and wing position OK.
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    I have to agree with Artie on this one, but you did well stopping the bird in flight.

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    Thanks for the correction in ID Artie.

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    Oceanside can be very tough. Since it opens so late, its tough to really pull off "great" stuff there unless its a nice overcast day. But good wing position and good exercise out with the new gear.

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    Nits already mentioned. Oceanside can be tough, but this is nice and sharp. Good luck with your new toy.

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    Thanks Ed & Len, it was rough because I left nickerson when it really got quiet while it was overcast, which was the only reason I was going to venture there - but then it cleared up minutes before I arrived and figured to just get out...

    Cannot wait to get out again!
    Last edited by DustinFinn; 07-20-2008 at 11:16 AM.

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