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Portrait of Beauty! - 02-16-2011, 02:14 PM


I really like these guys!

Anhinga Portrait from Brazos Bend State Park in Needeville, TX.
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02-16-2011, 02:41 PM


That is a great shot- it looks like he is in you house posing for you.

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02-16-2011, 04:18 PM


I like your compostion, head detail and soft background. Good job!

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02-16-2011, 04:23 PM


Lonnie, wow....
Great shot.

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02-16-2011, 05:55 PM


Great job on this one Lonnie...love that eye...

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02-16-2011, 06:02 PM


Great capture Lonnie! Nice catchlight and detail.

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02-16-2011, 06:08 PM


I just knew you were getting at least one keeper out of that session. Excellent eye level view and the light was perfect...I still don't see how you handhold that big ol' lens and get pitchers so sharp...

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02-16-2011, 08:23 PM


I like it. Good work Lonnie.

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02-16-2011, 08:42 PM


You nailed this one, Lonnie - sharp image.

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02-16-2011, 11:15 PM


Very nice Lonnie!

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02-17-2011, 05:44 AM


Great capture as always Lonnie. Sure stands out against the background.

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02-17-2011, 08:34 PM


Thanks for the kind words everyone.

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02-17-2011, 09:51 PM


With that title, I was expecting a self-portrait...
Nice one, Senor.

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02-17-2011, 11:05 PM


Excellent shot of a striking bird, Lonnie.

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