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    Another from Alafia Bank. In the next frame, the upper bird had his spoonbill completely clamped around the head of the lower one, but this frame had better head positions. I've assumed that this is a territorial spat, but maybe a mating ritual?? Perhaps someone could advise. C&C appreciated.,

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    Cool shot a Bill. Your timing was great and i like the vertical.

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    Fantastic action captured, Bill. I like the environment as well, shows where they live.

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    awesome interaction Bill, you nailed it
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    Not only is this great action, the exposure and sharpness are right on.

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    great action shot, i like the colors and the focus is on for both.
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    nice capture bill!

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    What a great capture, Bill. Love the vertical presentation, and the action is over the top. I have never seen this type of behavior. Love the inclusion of the environment b/c it tells even more of a story.
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    Great image Bill! I like the interaction, sharpness, exposure and setting.

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    Great interaction shot, Bill. Looks like fight.

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    Great action captured in it's environment. Loved the exposure, sharpness and great details on birds .

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    Bill,
    This is a case of boys will be boys. One bird excising dominance over another.
    Sharp, well exposed, composed and you nailed the decisive moment.
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    PS It was a pleasure working with you.

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    Fantastic behaviour and action shot! If anything maybe a bit more room on the rright.

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    Bill,
    This is a case of boys will be boys. One bird excising dominance over another.
    Sharp, well exposed, composed and you nailed the decisive moment.
    James

    Thanks Captain. It looks like he's succeeding. I really enjoyed the day out with you on the Hooptie Deux, and the chance to shoot some of these beautiful creatures. I appreciate the tips you gave me on manual exposure. Already looking forward to next year.

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    Hi Bill, great action captured, and you timed the moment very well. I would still like to see the next frame, as in 'fighting' poses, the overall action overides any bad HA's. Good choice of comp, love the colours, and in focus and sharp. Well captured.

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    Bill, incredible shot. these are not only difficult, but rare. two-bird images are much harder and especially the ones with such action packed interaction. What a shot...loved it. like that we can see the eye of the top bird so nicely.

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    Thanks everyone. Stuart, I'll post the sequel momentarily.

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    A great dynamic image, congratulations.

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