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Old 10-27-2009, 02:41 AM
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As per the title I wonder how I actually got this shot. Now it's not perfect, but I haven't done better with this yet. Then again the law of averages is in my favor as I shoot twenty or so of these shots at least three days a week. Of all those shots here is the only one I've kept.

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It's much easier just concentrating on one.

Cattle Egret Mid-Air Stop
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Old 10-27-2009, 02:46 AM
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Both are very sharp! One out of 60 is pretty good ratio! I shot 5300 at an air show, and had about 30 or so really stunning keepers! You're ahead of the pack!!

Thanks for sharing!

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Old 10-27-2009, 03:00 AM
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Fred, these are great! I like the first because you captured so many in one frame. But that second one is fantastic! The bird is looking at you!! Awesome!!!
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Hello Fred - wow - stunning photos ... they are so beautiful whey're in flight .. gorgeous captures
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I have to agree with Mike. The second one is a great shot as the bird is looking at you - pobably wondering what on earth you are doing LOL.

Just awesome. These are sooooooooo much better than the bird pictures I have taken!
Thanks for sharing.
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These are spectacular!
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Old 10-27-2009, 06:02 AM
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Amazing shots...that second one is fabulous.
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That second shot is funny....thanks for the laugh today.
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I like the way that the bird bent his neck to the left to see what is going on.Wonderful series of pictures.
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Very cool! I especially like the 2nd one - the pose and exposure are great.
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