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iltexano
Posted 29/08/2011 - 11:30 Link
paulgee20
Posted 29/08/2011 - 11:36 Link
Absolutrly great shot Manuel, great capture well done

Paul
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iltexano
Posted 29/08/2011 - 11:41 Link
thnaks paul! i was lucky, there were at least 5 of them, i'm quite sure!

I have a movie too.. when i'm done uploading it i'll be glad to share
Fletcher8
Posted 29/08/2011 - 12:02 Link
Wow! Great image, I like the comp!
Fletcher8.
iltexano
Posted 29/08/2011 - 12:07 Link
thanks flecth
Algernon
Posted 29/08/2011 - 13:04 Link
Lovely picture, even though the bird is only a small part of the
frame. I certainly wouldn't crop it.
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iltexano
Posted 29/08/2011 - 13:06 Link
for a 300mm this is the max reach in that case. a crop would affect the quality, don't you agree?
timbo
Posted 29/08/2011 - 13:22 Link
Beautiful natural history shot with strong pictoral qualities.
bwlchmawr
Posted 29/08/2011 - 13:42 Link
A super shot.
Best wishes,

Andrew

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iltexano
Posted 29/08/2011 - 13:50 Link
thank timbo and thank bwl!
thoughton
Posted 29/08/2011 - 15:12 Link
That's a lovely shot iltexano! Love the composition, those three grass stems are perfect.
Tim
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iltexano
Posted 29/08/2011 - 15:13 Link
thank you though !

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