Black-tailed Skimmer

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• Clochette (342)
• [2005-07-07 15:40]
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Aaah, the adult Black-tailed at last.
Did you consider a panoramic format for this one ? (I wonder whether there is not too much space above, in my humble opinion).

A perfect DOF, again I read your technical info and I try to learn for myself. Excellent details and light.
One question : at 1/320, was the tripod mandatory ? Is that because you shot with a 500mm focal lens ?

Thank you very much for sharing, Paul.

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• NitzanCK (878)
• [2005-07-07 15:48]

Impressive macro Paul, perfect sharpness and DOF.
Well done on this composition, the BG is superb and the colors are wonderful.

Bravo!

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• phlr (2804)
• [2005-07-07 16:26]

Very good photo of this species!
Also common in Portugal.
Perfect details and colors!

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• AndyB (3978)
• [2005-07-07 18:12]

Hello Paul,
An excellent shot.
Very good composition,sharp detail and great DOF.
Nice work,well done.

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• chiliu (6442)
• [2005-07-07 18:31]

Perfect composition, Paul!
The details and colour are extremely well, as well as the background. GREAT!
TFS!

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2005-07-07 18:55]
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Paul, what a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent shot and well done on the tones and lighting.
Just one wee little bit of a nit, just a skiff less can ne taken from the top to complete the composition.
Excellent work, Bud.

Mike

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• extramundi (12692)
• [2005-07-07 18:56]

Who needs a macro???
A VERY beautiful shot, excellent composition, lovely DOF and great details and colours. Great work my friend. Congratulations again.

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• CaptiveLight (1121)
• [2005-07-08 2:06]

Excellent work as always Paul, both informative and artistic, with excellent details and colour.

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• liquidsunshine (11488)
• [2005-07-08 2:44]

Great shot Paul,
Well composed, good detail, colours and sharpness. Perfect DOF and POV.
Nicely captured, thanks for posting.
Have a good weekend

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• malgosia (0)
• [2005-07-08 3:34]
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hello:) have I told u that I like ur works:D:D of not :) listen:D I like :D much:) this is another great one:) exellent work:D maybe u become my teacher;)

rgs

Malgosia

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2005-07-08 3:48]

Hello Paul!
Very nice macro.Lighting,details,colors,framing and composition are wonderful.TFS...:-)

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• Comandante (1403)
• [2005-07-08 5:12]

Hello Paul!
Wonderful close up.Colors,details,sharpness and composition are perfect as always.Thanks for sharing.

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• sAner (4742)
• [2005-07-08 6:14]

Hi Paul,

Composition is great, with the diagonal line. Sharp details, superb colors and a fantastic BG complete this picture. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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• Runnerduck (1847)
• [2005-07-08 6:28]

A great image, love the feeling of space.
Excellent detail, razor sharp.
Thanks for posting.

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• coasties (27500)
• [2005-07-08 7:04]

Hello Paul

Another perfect shot from you. I love the colour. Good POV and light. Tack sharp with awesome detail. Thanks.

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• naki (2694)
• [2005-07-08 8:18]

Hi Paul, very nice shot of this beautiful skimmer. Very nicely composed with clear details and fine backgroud.
Well done.

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• marhowie (34529)
• [2005-07-08 9:40]

Well done Paul. Nice shot with great sharpness and DOF..Nice work!

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• livios (16856)
• [2005-07-08 10:16]

Paul, the colors upon the dragon match the colors upon the branch. Really nice.

Great sharpness, pov and blurred bg.

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• carper (8208)
• [2005-07-08 10:40]

He is nice Paul,
fantastic captured shot, fantastic dof, good colours, good composition, very good job,
gr. Jaap

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• bedford67 (438)
• [2005-07-08 17:46]

Hello Paul,

Still a splendid work to be put at your credit! The attitude taken by this Black-tailed Skimmer could make believe that it is ready to leap for its next flight. Very well considering!
Composition: ****
Contraste(Sharpness): ****
Couleurs(Color): ****
PDC(DOF): ****
PDV(POV): ***
Note: ***
TFS, cordially,
J-Patrick

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• Signal-Womb (10933)
• [2005-07-09 6:24]

Hi Paul, superb capture with exceptional details. Love the composition of this with the diagonal of the hanger. Excellent work.

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• ellis49 (28679)
• [2005-07-09 14:26]

Beautiful close-up, Paul.
Use the big zoom as macro, jaja,;-)
Well composed, good POV. The 500mm gives a very beautiful BG.
The focus is spot on.
Great work, my friend.

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• Luc (14713)
• [2005-07-09 16:14]

Hello Paul!
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent. I see I am not the only one to have fun.
Strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing.

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• chouette (3000)
• [2005-07-10 0:30]

SUPERB capture! Everything is perfect: composition, light, colors, sharpness. I like it very much! TFS

Helene

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• gerhardt (11529)
• [2005-07-10 14:25]

This is "GRAND" Paul. I just love this compo and the subject placement is spot on. Lovely details and colors. Great shot, love this!