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Old 05-22-2009, 07:58 PM
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I took this at Silver Springs park in Silver Springs, Florida. I'm partial to wildlife photography and nature, so I was happy with this one.



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Old 05-22-2009, 08:06 PM
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Lovely sharp shot He's a beautiful colour!
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great detail around his eye,
great photo
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Beautiful Capture, what a lovely Parot and your clarity and detail are right on!
Thanks Chewys Dad.
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Old 05-22-2009, 09:12 PM
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very nice .. Silver Springs .. is that the harbour near Duneidun ? Sponge harvest place?
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That's a super shot, specially as parrots are one of my favorite birds. I love the clarity, and can almost feel the feathers. Great work.
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Great shot, way to go.
Silver Springs, that's near where I live.
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Great shot you have there !!!!
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That really is a great shot, I'd be happy with that also!

Jack russell, it's near Ocala Fl, not far from where I live.
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Wow, that's a spectacular shot of a very beautiful bird.
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