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Giuseppe Guadagno (K:34002)
7/28/2006 5:45:47 PM
More than friends, they are twin Dave! Very good capture for me.
Take care.
Giuseppe
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Maurizio Ubaldini (K:1350)
7/26/2006 7:46:12 PM
Wow!!! Dave great capture...fantastic...compliments
Ciao
Maurizio
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Todd Weeks (K:7636)
7/25/2006 3:52:20 AM
Dave,
Wow! This one's even better. Nice dedication too.
Todd
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Todd Weeks (K:7636)
7/25/2006 3:49:17 AM
Dave,
The perspective and focus are great. I really like the background too. Tough exposure to get right with that light. Well done!
Todd
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Critique By:
Dave Holland (K:13074)
7/24/2006 10:16:39 PM
Gee, thanks Darlene, only 4 views and you already spotted this. For some reason I find the background a little busy. This afternoon I tried to selectively mask and blur the background. However with my limited photoshop skill it looked fake, so it is just as well that I left the backround alone.
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Darlene Boucher (K:15739)
7/24/2006 8:05:58 PM
Incredible image Dave!!! I have never come close to this, amazing details and perfect timing! Very well done and thanks so much for thinking of me, this is an honor! Take care my friend! Darlene
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Dave Holland (K:13074)
7/24/2006 1:54:36 PM
Thankyou guys, especially the comment about Yamil and Marcus. Those guys are incredibly talented.
The Prairie Merlin has really long fingers, allowing it to more easily grasp and kill prey on the wing without necessarily having to take the risk of landing or killing with it's beak. They have moved into urban territories of late, easily living among humans. I like the thought of life and death struggles happening on our city streets, though song-bird lovers have different views. Bird feeders and bird baths become merlin feeders.
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Ian Miller (K:9190)
7/24/2006 9:31:48 AM
DUCK! Phew, that was close, well, I AM 2m tall lol. Ty for your comments. Yes, when I am creating my work, all of these thoughts come to mind,and I think they add strength to the imges, not that they need it.
Ian
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Edward Ghoti (K:5514)
7/24/2006 7:12:28 AM
Great shot Dave.
Wonderful detail, DOF and focus. The froth in the water looks great.
I am shocked such a great shot has only garnered a single comment prior to my viewing.
All the best,
Ed
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Edward Ghoti (K:5514)
7/24/2006 6:53:01 AM
Great shot Dave.
I always like a raptor shot, like Yamil and Marcus often post.
All the best,
Ed
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Critique By:
David Timms (K:110)
7/24/2006 5:24:13 AM
This image IS Waterton! It doesn't need anything. Except enlarging. This is lovely!
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Critique By:
Larry Fosse (K:66493)
7/23/2006 4:55:49 PM
Excellent wildlife capture….nice detail & color...great mid-air stop
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Critique By:
Joe Ciccone (K:3684)
7/23/2006 4:54:18 PM
wow, excellent capture..not easy to do...cheers
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Critique By:
Dave Stacey (K:150877)
7/23/2006 4:32:28 PM
Wonderful inflight capture, Dave! Well done!
Dave.
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andree lerat (K:17476)
7/21/2006 10:25:39 PM
Fantastic portrait. The light is beautiful. Watching how focused they are, I am so glad I am not a squirrel or a mouse.  Andree
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andree lerat (K:17476)
7/21/2006 10:20:17 PM
He is so cute. What a gorgeous portrait. A telephoto lens is definitely my next purchase. Love your work and your attitude toward birds. Andree
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andree lerat (K:17476)
7/21/2006 10:17:19 PM
I always wonder what they are thinking. You've captured quite a wonderful expression in his eyes. He looks so satisfied and the spread wings enhances the feeling that he really is having a good day. Andree
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Todd Weeks (K:7636)
7/21/2006 4:30:17 AM
Wow!! Dave, how did you get so close! These guys are jumpy. Nice capture!
Todd
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Todd Weeks (K:7636)
7/21/2006 4:26:38 AM
Dave,
Great macro!! What amazing colours and markings. I like that you have the entire bug in focus. Well done.
Todd
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Dave Holland (K:13074)
7/20/2006 11:43:25 PM
Thankyou, Ian. I glanced through your portfolio and left a message of reply on one of your fine pics. I don't think the extender does anything for sharpness, except to allow me to focus from a closer viewpoint.
Cheers,
Dave
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Ian Miller (K:9190)
7/20/2006 8:19:08 PM
Hi Dave,
I am in awe of how sharp these shots of yours are. Then I noticed you used a 12mm extender. I normally use an 18-55mm Sigma, but I never get such an effect as this. Could be so kind as to give me a few tips and to give me some details on these extenders, especially as we have the same BRILLIANT camera.
Cheers mate.
Ian
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j esford (K:13518)
7/20/2006 7:09:10 PM
Wow! Beautiful shot. Brilliantly detailed. Very nice equipment!!! -john
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Critique By:
Leo Régnier Я£ (K:67696)
7/20/2006 5:59:40 PM
Perfect Dave!! Congratulations!!
Leo
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Leo Régnier Я£ (K:67696)
7/20/2006 5:38:51 PM
WONDERFUL!!!!
Perfect colors!
Perfect focus!
Perfect DOF!
Congratulations my friend!!!
Leo
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Dave Holland (K:13074)
7/20/2006 5:36:08 PM
Thankyou Jinggoy. When I use a monopod I find it a little awkward, especially for high overhead angles. It's easier to carry, but I usually use a tripod for bird images. For the 500 I normally use a Wimberley sidekick on an Arca Swiss B1 ballhead fitted on a 1348 tripod. I know, the full Wimberley is better and probably a little safer but I wanted versatility from the sidekick and of course it is a lot cheaper. I often envy you guys with the slightly shorter lenses, which are easier to swing around and of course easier to find moving objects. The best setup for moving small objects would be an outstanding sensor with a 300-400 lens. You notice that most of my good images are of perched birds, in contrast with your excellent portfolio of action pics.
Cheers,
Dave
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Riny Koopman (K:102911)
7/20/2006 6:47:46 AM
I like the toning you've used here.
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Maurizio Ubaldini (K:1350)
7/19/2006 8:14:31 PM
Beautiful macro, great details and color,compliments
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Carlen Boersema (K:6789)
7/19/2006 6:31:45 PM
WOW - talk about close up! Great colours and sharpness. Is this bug on some watermelon?
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Carlen Boersema (K:6789)
7/19/2006 6:29:16 PM
This is a neat shot! I think it captures a first very well. Maybe not the first time she's driven in this pic but you know, the whole learning process.
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Andre Denis (K:66327)
7/19/2006 12:38:10 PM
Excellent shot Dave!
Just yesterday, I told my wife that I saw Robins hunting and catching large dock spiders... She didn't believe me. Now I've got some evidence
Andre
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