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    Shooting with Denise Ippolito at Nickerson Beach.

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    Michael, good flying posture with the full downstroke. I like the sharpness and detail, together with the overall colours.

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    Michael, Excellent sharp details. I love the down stroke wing position and the BG is fantastic.

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    Beautiful work, Michael.

    The colors, focus, comp and BG add up to one fantastic photograph !
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    Great flight position in sweet light. Blacks are well shown and so is the color of the red bill. Well done overall.

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    This is just stellar...

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    +1 on what has been said. I also like the sharpness of the feathers on the closest wing - top flight!

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    What a pleasing image. Everything came together here: good exposure in sweet light, interesting species, beautiful blue background. I'd put that one on my wall.

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    Excellent sharpness and wing position, enjoyed looking, TFS
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    Hey Michael,
    Had to check the too light/too dark black comments before I replied:D......but seriously......nailed it!!!! Pose/light/BG.....all great! tack on the the conditions at Nickerson......you crushed it out of the ballpark!!!

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    Congrats, NADA to Suggest here!!! SWEET!!!
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    Another great image from you Michael. It has a nice 3D feel to me, and the BG is lovely. Techs look spot on.

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    Killer wing position, d-o-f, SH, and exposure. Looks as if the 3rd primary at least on the near wing needs to be molted--note the color difference. Sweet BKGR as well. Yes, a grand slam for sure.
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    one hack of an Oystercatcher image.

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    Wow, Michael. Stunning shot. TFS.

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    Thank you for all your comments.

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    Michael this is most impressive, the sharpness and light is breathtaking. A winner for sure!

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    Well done Michael! Love the sharpness and the wing position. The OC looks great against that BG.
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    Chris and Doug, Thanks. I appreciate it.

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