Taranaki Birds...

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• pozaru (19132)
• [2008-09-30 22:39]

wow, superb capture !

welcome back,
v

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• jstewart (524)
• [2008-09-30 23:12]
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Excellent. Lovely composition with the 2 birds in complimentary balletic poses. The fish is a real bonus.
My Kiwi bird book is downstairs so I can't tell you offhand what these are. You should put this on Trek Nature and you will have lots of birders responding.
One small suggestion - use the dodge tool to slightly lighten up the eyes of the birds so we see more detail.
John

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• Janice (33204)
• [2008-09-30 23:41]
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I'm pleased to see you used your 70-300mm lens Dawn.

Good action shot of the Terns, my dear!! And it looks like you timed lunch time perfectly. And the fish looks like a piper too. (See, TN has taught me lots!)

Well done and it's good to have you back

Janice

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• limba3 (13350)
• [2008-10-01 0:34]

Hi Dawn
Lol wonderful shot, perfect details and lighting
Well done.
TFS
Anna

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• eosnut (10181)
• [2008-10-01 0:39]

Hi Dawn,
Janice is right, Terns with a Piper.
Nicely timed shot, well lit, and that all important catchlight in their eyes.
Piper are just divine pan fried in a little butter, nothing else.
Pete.

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• tjutjut (15952)
• [2008-10-01 0:43]

Hi Dawn,

Perfect moment capturing these birds with the fresh fish . .
Great composition and sharp image . .
Considered a big catch for this size of birds . .
Well done my dear friend

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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• GreenBaron (49239)
• [2008-10-01 0:46]

Hi Dawn,
Good to see your posting, this one is excellent sharp and the pose of the birds is great. Perfect contrast too. The gull with the fish is a fine detail. Love this image my dear.
Kia ora.
Hans

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• lilimih33 (17975)
• [2008-10-01 3:36]

Hello Dawn!
Very very beautiful capture!
Lovely two birds!
You catch a perfect momment!
Good quality of the image!
Best regards!
Lili

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• jokiedokie (2)
• [2008-10-01 4:03]

lunchtime, what a great moment. tfs Joke

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• kickback (11323)
• [2008-10-01 8:42]

hi dawn, excellent timing in this image, great details,focus and dof, even a twinkle in their eyes, well done,
tfs,
scott

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• tanburi (38000)
• [2008-10-01 10:15]

Hello Dawn,
Well composed off centre posing.
Clear image and brillant colors.
Perfect shot
TFS
Selahattin E

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• kokos101 (27694)
• [2008-10-01 10:37]

hi dawn!
this is excellent catch, wonderful photo.
tfs
zoran

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• Kilted-Arab (9485)
• [2008-10-01 12:22]

Hey cuz - the f6.3 has given great sharpness to these birds and to catch one with a fish in its beach really is something - the kinds shot any bird photographer would like to have, I reckon. Very nicely done!!

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• jackal (2893)
• [2008-10-01 12:58]

Great capture Dawn,
its nice and sharp and the PoV is excellent - what a bonus getting the fish as well
cheers
Jack

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• mortcdz (53)
• [2008-10-01 14:17]

A great shot of some beautiful Terns - the sharpness in the birds and the fish is superb and the timing to get this composition was excellent.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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• Refugee (25542)
• [2008-10-01 15:08]

I think what you lot call a piper is what we call garfish. Excellent Dawn, good colour and detail and that moss on the post really adds a dash of life. Well done,
David

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• brunorsantana (5324)
• [2008-10-02 2:58]

Simply stunning, Dawn!! Perfect!!!
Congratulations and TFS :o)

Greetings from Brazil,
Bruno

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• jawa (12003)
• [2008-10-05 3:12]

Hi Dawn
very beautiful action picture.
Good composition.
Gr Jos
P**

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• dareco (15143)
• [2008-11-23 14:34]

A beautiful clear shot! Good detail and a rather priceless moment. TFS

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• andrei99 (22)
• [2009-04-17 1:10]
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Excellent picture from all points of view.Clarity, color, details.Congratulations!