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Dec 10, 2017 19:09 |  #1

I was thrilled to find out this shot was selected on December 7th by National Geographic as one of the daily dozen.

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Dec 10, 2017 22:16 |  #2

I can imagine you would be! Congratulations!

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Dec 11, 2017 07:38 |  #3

As well it should be, Steve. Congratulations!

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Dec 11, 2017 08:23 |  #4

Its easy to see why, thats a dandy!

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Dec 11, 2017 09:30 |  #5

Absolutely fantastic, Steve! Between this and the dive shot, you've captured two of the most difficult shots of these birds...very well done!

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Dec 11, 2017 18:46 |  #6

Easy to see why it was selected. Congrats!




  
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Dec 13, 2017 11:49 |  #7

Congratulations,fantas​tic image.




  
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Dec 13, 2017 19:41 |  #8

Fantastic shot of one of my favorite birds. Congratulations!

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Dec 13, 2017 19:59 |  #9

Very nice




  
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Dec 13, 2017 20:08 |  #10

Congratulations well deserved, great shot

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Dec 16, 2017 14:40 |  #11

Full sense of actions beautifully set off from the dark, clean background. All elements came together nicely in this shot!
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Dec 17, 2017 11:38 |  #12

Incredible.....

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Jan 23, 2018 15:02 |  #13

Beauty Steve




  
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Jan 24, 2018 06:43 |  #14

BIG congrats Steve! You're in the big time now!

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Jan 24, 2018 08:09 |  #15

This was definitely well deserved! Congrats my brother!




  
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