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  1. 01-12-2009, 07:22 PM #1
    Marina Scarr
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    Default The Regal Hooded Merganser

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    Returned to a nearby pond several times in hopes of capturing this behavior in the right light.

    Canon 40D, 400DO & 1.4 @ 560mm
    F6.3, 1/1250, ISO 400
    handheld, slight crop for composition

    C & C always welcome and appreciated,

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  2. 01-12-2009, 07:27 PM #2
    Maxis Gamez
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    Gorgeous light, wings and details. One of your best!!

    Keep up the good work!
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  3. 01-12-2009, 09:16 PM #3
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    Nice and sharp and great action. Love the drops in the air. Would love to see one myself.
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  4. 01-12-2009, 11:12 PM #4
    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Great angle, wing flap, light and details. Well done!
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  5. 01-12-2009, 11:14 PM #5
    Ákos Lumnitzer
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    Wonderful image Marina! I really like the splashes of water, the wing positions and the warm light!
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  6. 01-13-2009, 02:55 AM #6
    Simon Bennett
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    Excellent image - interesting pose, good detail and exposure control - and waterdrops always go down well.
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  7. 01-13-2009, 06:47 AM #7
    Ramon M. Casares
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    Love it, light, pose, detail, BG and colours are just stunning! Congratulations!
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  8. 01-13-2009, 10:52 AM #8
    Juan Carlos Vindas
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    Yes, this is something special.
    Love the light, details and pose. Great job Marina!
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  9. 01-13-2009, 12:45 PM #9
    Tony House
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    Looks like it all came together on this shot......

    Nice work.
    Tony
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  10. 01-23-2009, 12:01 AM #10
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    The moment captured beautifully. Who can argue with that light and that pose. Awesome!
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