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Old 17th of February 2010 (Wed)   #1
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A shot of a female Common Goldeneye from yesterday that I thought I would share.
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That's a beauty, Gary.
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Beautiful shot Gary.....not one I've ever seen down this way.
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Excellent sharp shot, really lovely wing pose and eye contact with your subject; perfect timing!!
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Beautiful image Gary & the PP is excellent as well.
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Really nice
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Fantastic shot!
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Great CGIF shot! Perfect focus!
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Thank you for sharing, for it's a beauty!
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Great capture
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Very nicely done Gary. Love the wing positioning and the exposure looks great.
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Beautiful! Looks like you were in the water!!
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Excellent shot
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A little late responding here as I have been a little distracted lately but a belated thanks to Stan. Sharon. downywp, Scott, Meyhodical, Scott W, Ernie, Levina, Art, Rick, Karen and akhan for thaking the rime to look and comment
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Well done Gary. I was out last weekend Ottaw River at Mud Lake and Rideau River (Riduea Tennis Club) but the birds were too far way from me.
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