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Anhinga preening

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Anhinga preening - 01-21-2012, 05:13 PM

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Made at Brazos Bend SP 40 Acre Lake a while back...used my ol' Nikkor AF 75-300/4.5-5.6

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01-21-2012, 05:26 PM


Beautiful Jim. Great detail and the colorful background really compliments the bird.

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01-21-2012, 06:29 PM


I agree, that a great shot.
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01-21-2012, 07:48 PM


Great shot of that bird!

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01-21-2012, 08:40 PM


Great shot Jim!! Always an interesting bird to shoot!!
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01-21-2012, 08:49 PM


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01-21-2012, 09:12 PM


Nce capture, composition, color and background Jim.
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Thumbs up Great - 01-21-2012, 10:03 PM


Great color and detail. Very fine.

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01-22-2012, 04:18 AM


That is exceptional sir. : )

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01-22-2012, 07:04 AM


What a nice photo Jim...great details in the feathers...and beautiful background colors...well done...

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01-23-2012, 12:23 PM


Jim, this is great, Love the nice and soft background. Great detail in the feathers.

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Beautiful capture Jim, Good Job!

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01-25-2012, 09:41 AM


Very nice capture on the Anhinga!

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01-25-2012, 05:39 PM


I really appreciate the comments everyone! I get lucky once in a while and have a chance make some photos of birds with my little ol' 75-300 mm lens.

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