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Old 08-07-2009, 12:37 AM
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Default Mew Gull on the Wind

Straightened the horizon but the real difference was made by cropping. Cut off half the sky on the right and a quarter off the top. It is now a more dramatic picture as a result. At least I think so.

Mew Gull 2

The original: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/...7939b7c2_o.jpg
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Old 08-07-2009, 01:40 AM
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Hey that's a great actionshot! The bird is so clear. I love shots of birds in flight.

And yes, the crop does make it quite dramatic. Well done!
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Great capture and fantastic detail. Good composition with it being cropped.
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Old 08-07-2009, 10:34 AM
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Love the way you presented it with the cropping.. Great shot..
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Old 08-08-2009, 07:47 PM
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Sorry I've missed a few of your posts .. I saw this in before and after as you worked it an like this the best .. did they bomb you ? LOL
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Hey, that crop worked, wonderful bird in flight shot.

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Well I think so as well, Great Shot, Crisp and clear focus of a beautiful Gull in full flight!
Well Done
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Old 08-09-2009, 01:27 AM
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Very dramatic! Great detail and a beautiful bird. I love it.
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Terrific shot, its really very good, shows such detail. Love it.
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WOW amazing action shot! Love the composition and the calrity is unreal. Congrats!
 

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