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  1. 07-21-2009, 07:45 PM #1
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  2. 07-21-2009, 07:48 PM #2
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    Well I was going to post a photo just now, but you took the wind out of my sails with this image! Some might suggest that you try to bring out some shadow detail in the far wing, but I think the darkness helps define the female's head. Nicely done!
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  3. 07-21-2009, 07:54 PM #3
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    Incredible image Jim. Is this on your website? I saw it somewhere before. Absolutely mind-blowing capture. Agree with Doug about the female's head against the shadow of his wing. :)
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  4. 07-21-2009, 07:55 PM #4
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    Very well done. Great natural moment, composition. Congratulations.
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  5. 07-21-2009, 08:16 PM #5
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    I loved the expression Akos used so here I go, absolutely mind-blowing capture, really, nothing that I don;t like, specially the superb moment, the stunning poses, atitudes, detail, exposure, comp, sharpness, BG and light!!!
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  6. 07-21-2009, 08:24 PM #6
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    Pretty sweet Mr Jim, the light and details are superb!
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  7. 07-21-2009, 08:43 PM #7
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    That is superb expression, the image is very strong. Like it!
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    what a great shot this is , agreed with Doug, light and details are just great
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  9. 07-21-2009, 10:32 PM #9
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    Simply stunning. This pic has everything going for it. Just to have the male and female in the same image is awesome due to the fact of how different they look and then to get it like this! Congrats

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  10. 07-22-2009, 12:28 AM #10
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    I must agree with the comments posted. Intense moment very well captured. Thanks for sharing.
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  11. 07-22-2009, 01:43 AM #11
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    Killer shot. An amazing behavior shot. Great composition and a wonderful BG.

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  12. 07-22-2009, 02:55 AM #12
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    Opportunity extremely well used here, congrats on a super image... the light , detail and bg is all super...
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  13. 07-22-2009, 04:27 AM #13
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    I loved the expression Akos used so here I go, absolutely mind-blowing capture, really, nothing that I don;t like, specially the superb moment, the stunning poses, atitudes, detail, exposure, comp, sharpness, BG and light!!!
    COngratualitons!
    Copied from Ramon's post as that said it all, mind blowing.
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  14. 07-22-2009, 12:05 PM #14
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    There you go playing Luther Vandross tunes on your boat again! :D
    Interaction between creatures always makes an image all that much better IMHO. This is no exception, well done.
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    What am amazing capture! What is HE saying; what is SHE thinking?!
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  16. 07-22-2009, 02:26 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay Gould View Post
    What am amazing capture! What is HE saying; what is SHE thinking?!
    He is saying "Yeah Baby!" and she is thinking "I wish you would quit poking me in the neck with your talon". :D
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  17. 07-25-2009, 08:00 AM #17
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    Seldom seen behaviour caught in great light and a pleasing BG.
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