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  1. 06-14-2010, 09:23 PM #1
    Michael Stern
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    Creative Skimmer Approach

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    This is image is full frame...the corner bird came out of the sky to have a "discussion" with the one on the ground...the birds were the ones that were creative....!!! I just happened to be there!
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    Canon EOS 7D
    Shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
    Aperture: 5.6
    Exposure mode: Av
    ISO: 400
    Lens: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
    Focal length: 400mm
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  2. 06-14-2010, 10:09 PM #2
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    excellent image , lovely interaction and topside entering bird takes this over the top
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    Amazingly sharp, two perfect head angles, and a killer composition. A crop from behind the whole bird and the removal of the large specular highlight below the extended wing would improve an already excellent image.
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  4. 06-15-2010, 10:38 AM #4
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    Artie, Thank you for the kind comments...I do not understand "a crop from behind the whole bird"??? Mike
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  5. 06-15-2010, 12:04 PM #5
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    This is a stunning shot. I could view it hundreds of times and not tire of it.
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  6. 06-18-2010, 12:55 AM #6
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    The shells kicked up by the juvenile (?) should not be overlooked.
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