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Happy New year - Arctic style
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Aperture f/5.6
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Old 01-05-2010, 06:07 AM
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I must say, this is a gorgeous shot. Love the eyes.

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Old 01-05-2010, 06:11 AM
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Thank you, I just felt, I should have gotten closer though.
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Old 01-05-2010, 06:52 AM
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Great shot! I had a look at your website too and you have some great shots. Good luck in 2010!
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Old 01-05-2010, 07:09 AM
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thank you!
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Superb capture.Focus spot on,Composition superb.Perfect background.
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Old 01-05-2010, 09:47 AM
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Thank you, I just checked your flickr stream...those shots of the bulbul are so awesome!
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Old 01-05-2010, 02:11 PM
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Awesome photo.....we saw alot of these guys when we took a cruise off of Oceanside CA.
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I never could get one of those guys to cooperate like that...this is an awesome shot.
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Awesome shot!
 

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