This one got me too.

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• valy67 (5276)
• [2006-05-13 9:04]

Very nice, I love the pose of this bird with his beak wide open. Excellent details, nice colors and good composition, such a pity that you cut the bird's feet. I liked your note too, you tell us a nice story.
Valérie.

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• marhowie (34737)
• [2006-05-13 9:16]

Hi Steve,
Beautiful photo, great note mf.
Sharp and detailed, and what an interesting pose..
Good to see you here :)

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• ellis49 (28879)
• [2006-05-13 10:07]

Hi Steve,
nice to see a post from you again.
The pose and POV are good.
Good details and DOF.
Well done, my friend.

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• red45 (26909)
• [2006-05-13 10:47]

Hi my friend!
Great to see this fascinating story and picture from you! I like dynamic pose of this bird - it is obvious that he has got b**ls :-) Perfect postcard for adventure lovers! I hope we'll see more soon Steve!

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• Robbrown (6054)
• [2006-05-13 18:10]

Good to see you back on site Steve, intresting return image, well clear shot would of been nice to see the feet as well . TFS and look forward to seeing more from you yours Robert

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• cmarzano (866)
• [2006-05-13 22:48]

Me impacta la toma por la nitidez pero mas aun por el sentido dinamico que tiene la imagen.
SAUDOS
CARLOS

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• manyee (19880)
• [2006-05-14 2:31]

What an incredible story, Steve.
I hope you are alright.
Great picture with sharp details and wonderful action.
TFS. : )

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• coasties (27526)
• [2006-05-14 19:28]

Hi Steve

Nice to see you back. Hope all is well. Do we call you 'Scar Face' now? Good on you for the rescue! Nice shot. Thanks.

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• osse (7755)
• [2006-05-28 18:58]

Hi Steve
Nice shot. Great colours, sharpnes, details, DOF and POV. Also good light and BG.
Well done

osse

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• DOBIS (632)
• [2006-06-06 16:40]

The bird model :-)
Nice photo.
TFS
Tomas

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• PDP (11759)
• [2006-06-13 20:18]

HI Steve, I hope you are well. This is a nice shot, I'm sorry you suffered to save this bird! Nice shot with a good pose. Well done.

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• OzBY (1069)
• [2006-07-02 10:51]

Hello Steve,
Great picture of this young bird.
Great DOF, color and BG

Oz

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• mlines (2560)
• [2006-07-03 19:48]

Hi Steve, Good photo and great story to go with it. Good clarity and DOF, both the bird as well as the surf are in good focus. Well shown. Murray.

P.S. thanks for the focus tips, i am practicing the different settings as you suggested.

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• Photobones (153)
• [2006-09-01 23:45]

The nice thing about long necks is that they can be tied in knots... you should've learnt the little shag some marlinspike seamanship!