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  1. 02-02-2010, 06:04 PM #1
    Steve Maxson
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    This landing Trumpeter Swan was photographed at a wintering site in Minnesota. 40D, 300 f/4 + 1.4X, 1/1600, f/7.1, ISO 400, hand-held using a BushHawk. Comments are welcome.
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  2. 02-02-2010, 06:18 PM #2
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    This is a shot I have tried to get many times. You captured this in a stunning fashion. The whites are exposed beautifully and the detail is magnificent.
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    Ditto Joe. You are killing us here. And with the tongue sticking out yet!
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    Great job, Steve--did you pay these guys off to pose so nicely?? ;)
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    You did another great job here, Steve. Love the landing pose, perfect whites and the landing strip splash!
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  6. 02-02-2010, 08:04 PM #6
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    I agree on the positives above, but wish for a lower angle. Still a lovely image.
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