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i'd share my catch this morning from wellard wetlands




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Old 10-04-2009, 10:35 AM
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Magnificent Capture! What a beautiful bird and you simply nailed the focus and composition.
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One word: WOW!
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nice work!.....right down to that lovely catchlight in his nicely in focus eye.....
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Very nice, amazing
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Old 10-04-2009, 12:45 PM
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Gorgeous shot. I like how its feet are neatly and aerodynamically tucked in. Its really eyeing you. Watch out! You might wind up as supper.
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Beautiful shot. Wonderful detail. Congratulations.
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That is a beautiful shot!
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Old 10-04-2009, 01:26 PM
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many thanks guys, a lot of action down the wetlands today
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Old 10-04-2009, 01:58 PM
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These are not easy pictures to capture, and this is outstanding, the detail, lighting, composition, all great, well done aa2
 

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