Waterbirds - Nature seen through the human eye 1/7

Challenge #2 in the Nature seen through the human eye series. Hosted by Benfr69.

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Between water, air and earth, waterbirds are fascinating creatures. They represent an essential part of our eco-system and are a fragile link in it. Capture their beauty and show us their splendor.

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Announced:

Sunday, 19th December, 2010 (GMT)

Submissions:

Sunday, 26th December, 2010 – Saturday, 1st January, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Sunday, 2nd January, 2011 – Saturday, 8th January, 2011 (GMT)

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- No HDR
- Minimal post-processing (Cropping, WB adjustments, Re-alignment, Exposure adjustments, .... )

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

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- Be creative ;)

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Anhinga Fishing

by Philip Lanoue

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The Anhinga is a water bird that fishes by swimming under water and spearing a fish on the end of it's sharp bill. It then comes up with the speared fish and will flip it off it's bill in order to swallow the fish.

Camera:	Canon EOS 7D
Lens:	Canon 70-200 2.8 L (non IS)
Submitted:	Monday, 27th December, 2010 16:33 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 15th June, 2010
Focal length:	200 mm
Shutter speed:	1/1250 sec
Aperture:	F5.6
ISO:	320
Notes:	Image shot as jpeg with minimal post processing
Views:	159
Galleries:	View this photo in Philip Lanoue's gallery

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