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Sep 17, 2006 14:04 |  #1

Used the 400mm hand held at 1/2000, f5.6 and ISO 400. Shot from the vehicle as a blind. Thanks:lol:


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Sep 17, 2006 14:08 |  #2

Great shot of the moorhen Rathke....there is certainly nothing 'common' about it, great colours, excellent composition and nice reflection as well.


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Sep 17, 2006 16:34 |  #3

Great shot - love the colours.


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Sep 17, 2006 18:14 |  #4

Very nice Rathke.


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Sep 17, 2006 18:19 |  #5

Excellent shot. Love the colours and the reflection. :-)


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Sep 17, 2006 18:50 |  #6

Very nice shot. Nice work on the exposure.


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Sep 17, 2006 21:19 |  #7

Very nice. This is one of the best shots I've seen of this species. Sharp, rich colours and very good exposure.


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Sep 18, 2006 22:33 |  #8

Excellent capture of this beautiful bird.


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Sep 19, 2006 01:01 |  #9

Colours are good in this shot and amongst all the grass a beautiful reflection.


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