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  1. 10-03-2009, 12:25 PM #1
    Axel Hildebrandt
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    I photographed bathing shorebirds while lying on the beach. Black-bellied Plovers are quite skittish but this one decided to check me out and he got so close that I couldn't fit him in the frame anymore and went for a portrait. I like the eyelashes and leathery-looking bill.



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  2. 10-03-2009, 05:39 PM #2
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    Terrific detail Axel! Just enough DOF too.
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  3. 10-03-2009, 07:30 PM #3
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    Axel, Nice details in the eye and bill. Gradient BG. is complimentary.
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  4. 10-03-2009, 08:33 PM #4
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    Axel, Nice details and comp.Beautiful BG.
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  5. 10-03-2009, 10:54 PM #5
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    Axel, Way to much detail here for my taste, just kidding.;) This is awesome love that eye and the beak texture is outstanding. BG is also pleasing, wouldn't change a thing here. Congrats

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  6. 10-03-2009, 11:09 PM #6
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    Excellent details and comp.
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  7. 10-04-2009, 12:33 AM #7
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    Super compo and great details , I am loving that beak
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  8. 10-04-2009, 04:02 PM #8
    Aidan Briggs
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    Wow, great BG, detail and exposure. Doesn't get any better.
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  9. 10-05-2009, 01:26 AM #9
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    Uff... such a SUPERB portrait... so full of detail and stunning sharpness! Congratulations!!! I loved the eye!!!
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  10. 10-05-2009, 04:13 PM #10
    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Thanks for the comments, it's much appreciated!
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  11. 10-05-2009, 06:13 PM #11
    Ákos Lumnitzer
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    Man, you ARE good at this stuff! Awesome portrait for it has great eye contact and incredible detail!
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