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    This is a shot from my 2010 West Coast Flight workshop with Jim Neiger. I'm really looking forward to getting back to California in July for this year's workshop!

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    KILLER image!!! (I assume you are not going to teach anyone how to use the 600mm HH...)

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    Great, Doug.

    Not much to say about this dynamic, excellent image except wow! But one question I have is whether the white blotches that appear forward of and above the eye are a normal part of the bird. If they are not, I would probably remove them by cloning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Norm Dulak View Post
    Great, Doug.

    Not much to say about this dynamic, excellent image except wow! But one question I have is whether the white blotches that appear forward of and above the eye are a normal part of the bird. If they are not, I would probably remove them by cloning.
    Hi Norm. I believe this is normal transitional plumage (from breeding to non-breeding). It would have been nice to get a bird with a full black cap; hopefully this year!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Brown View Post
    Hi Norm. I believe this is normal transitional plumage (from breeding to non-breeding). It would have been nice to get a bird with a full black cap; hopefully this year!
    Thanks Doug.

    Learning about bird transitions is as interesting as viewing beautiful photographs such as yours. And again, this is a great, dynamic and most interesting image.

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    This is superb,Doug.I love the wing position, the bright orange open beak and the smooth bg.

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    Great Job Doug..

    After trying for terns last weekend for the first, time I appreciate how tough these guys are to get a good image of.

    TFS Neil

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ofer Levy View Post
    KILLER image!!! (I assume you are not going to teach anyone how to use the 600mm HH...)
    Thanks Ofer! I don't think I'd get a lot of takers for a hand held 600mm workshop!
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    Killer wing position Doug, and sharp where it counts. The orange of the beak stands out nicely, and good to see it open too.

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    Man this is good...IQ is tops, pose is dynamic, exp is spot on and a killer BG to give an amazing 3D effect...This is awesome Doug

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    I really like this one Doug. Great wing position and great color.

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    Superb in all aspects!

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    This is terrific image with great wing pose and BG
    TFS

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    Appreciate the feedback everyone!
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