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  1. 03-15-2009, 02:28 PM #1
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    I photographed this Northern Harrier during a brief window of sunshine on a stormy day.



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  2. 03-15-2009, 02:37 PM #2
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    Like the wing position, sharpness and details. Good light, too !
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    So sharp it looks like flash. Killer black cloud. Perfect wing position. Not too shabby.
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    The slate gray background contributes to the Harrier really popping out at you. I like the subtle looking at you glance as well. Nice details and well exposed. Thats some pretty cool light behind you considering what you were looking at.
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    Doug, Beautiful light ,HA and details -The BG is fantastic!
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    Just great all round, Doug!
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    3D, Mr B!! i love the light on this bird. really nice!!
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    Bird is gorgeous, but for me, it's the steely gray background that sets this image apart.
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  9. 03-15-2009, 07:18 PM #9
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    Wow, what great timing, the light and bg are gorgeous, super. Did you run any NR on this shot?
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  10. 03-15-2009, 07:26 PM #10
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    Hi Art. Thanks for the kind words. In answer to your question, I run NR on all of my photos, but I usually limit the NR to the BG only.
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  11. 03-15-2009, 07:40 PM #11
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    Hey doug,
    It just glows!!! Very nice!
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  12. 03-15-2009, 08:56 PM #12
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    Pure Sweetness Doug!!!!!! The Harrier pops off the screen I love it......
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  13. 03-16-2009, 12:10 AM #13
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    Super sharp and great exposure. I would like some space at the bottom cause I feel if the wings are down they would be cut off. Still super work well done
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  14. 03-16-2009, 04:44 PM #14
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    Perfect light, wing position and dark background. An image anyone would be proud of. Outstanding work mate! :)
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