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Sep 02, 2008 09:34 |  #1

Hard to find subjects this time of year here in Central Fl.
From the Viera wetlands.

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Sep 02, 2008 10:00 |  #2

Oh my. That's a beauty of a shot. And I have never seen this bird before. I'd remember something like that.


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Sep 02, 2008 10:34 as a reply to  @ canonloader's post |  #3

Very nice Mike!


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Sep 02, 2008 13:08 |  #4

Outstanding shot, Mike. Love the water drops comeing off it's feet, as that gives the viewer a sense of motion.


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Sep 02, 2008 13:28 |  #5

Great capture! Very sharp :)
What was this taken with?


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Sep 02, 2008 14:57 |  #6

That's a great shot Mike! Very sharp and with the wings frozen in a very aristic position.
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Sep 02, 2008 15:13 |  #7

Frame it.... Yes, it's that good... ;)


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Sep 02, 2008 17:38 as a reply to  @ Stormin_24's post |  #8

Nice shot. Catching a duck at take off is a tough catch!


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Sep 02, 2008 17:52 |  #9

Canon_For_Life wrote in post #6226663 (external link)
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MKIII, EF500 F/4 handheld

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Sep 03, 2008 19:36 |  #10

Mike, you have done it again. A beutiful bird. Very sharp to boot.

I can`t see these birds let along get a shot. You are the MAN. Good job done!

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Sep 03, 2008 19:38 |  #11

Really a great capture Mike!!! Well Done!!


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