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    The Mudlarks are so named because they build thier nest from gathered mud. For this reason they nest close to water. This pair had made a nest on a branch over hanging a swamp. the nest was at 9 feet and required an elevated platform to erect the hide on. The background is yellow/green water reeds back-lit from late afternoon sun giving a luminous quality.

    Canon EOS 5D, Canon 100-400mm at 350mm, 1/125 F11, ISO 200, Tripod, Hide. Backgroung back-lit late afternoon sun, Nest in shde of tree - Flash x2.

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    Great behavioral shot of a beautiful bird, and you did well to capture the white and black detail. It looks a little soft on my monitor, and I might consider cloning out the dark brown branch at the bottom left.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Cooper View Post
    The Hide was placed on an adjustable platform standing in water to get up to eye level. This shot was taken after the young had fledged. The empty nest can be seen on the horizontal branch.
    because of the swampy area frogs were frequently on the menu!
    Last edited by John Cooper; 02-04-2008 at 12:31 AM.

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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    Awesome timing to capture this family image John. Love it. I agree about cloning out the branch in the lower left hand corner.

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    Another excellent image John and an interesting caption to boot. I would be tempted to work on both the left-hand corners.

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    I agree about cloning out the branch,otherwise a great image!

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    With or without cloning the branch a very nice picture and documentation of the behavior.

    Thomas

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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Great interaction, the parent seems puzzled who to feed first. :) I think the ends of the leaves in the upper left don't add much to the image as well as the branch in the lower left.

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