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Aug 15, 2009 14:26 |  #1

While I was shooting from my blind the other morning, this Greater Yellowlegs walked up onto an old piece of log and posed for me.

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Aug 15, 2009 14:31 |  #2

Absolutely gorgeous shot... That background really makes it pop... Well done...


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Aug 15, 2009 14:43 |  #3

Stunning photograph Edward. The clarity, color and detail are fantastic.


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Aug 15, 2009 14:43 |  #4

Great shot, fantastic lighting.


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Aug 15, 2009 15:01 |  #5

Thanks, Norman, Steve, and Art !

That warm light only lasted for about 20 minutes.


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Aug 15, 2009 15:03 |  #6

Wow, very nice, I love that lighting. Great shot.


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Aug 15, 2009 15:43 |  #7

Thanks Mitch !


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Aug 15, 2009 16:47 |  #8

Superior lighting and background. Very very nice.

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Aug 15, 2009 16:48 |  #9

Whoops, sorry, I meant to ask what kind of blind do you have/use?

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Aug 15, 2009 17:00 |  #10

Thanks Mike !
I use the portable Doghouse Blind by Realtree.
Only takes second to set up or take down.

Here is another image made during the same time frame.

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Aug 16, 2009 13:41 |  #11

Very cooperative subject and a great first shot. Well done.


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Aug 16, 2009 14:34 |  #12

Thanks Harvey !


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Aug 16, 2009 16:33 |  #13

A lot of reflected blue light in the shadows.


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Aug 16, 2009 21:37 |  #14

Beautiful images.


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Aug 16, 2009 22:31 |  #15

Thanks Art and jgr !


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