Birds in ''flight mode"

Challenge #1 in the Animals series. Hosted by AlexandruValeanu.

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The theme is quite simple: birds flying. Please read the additional rules!

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Announced:

Tuesday, 21st August, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Tuesday, 28th August, 2012 – Monday, 3rd September, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Tuesday, 4th September, 2012 – Monday, 10th September, 2012 (GMT)

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just basic edits like contrast, exposure, color balance..etc.
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Roseate Spoonbill Flight

by Philip Lanoue

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A Roseate Spoonbill flies over a South Carolina marsh pond.

Camera:	Canon EOS 7D
Lens:	Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM
Submitted:	Wednesday, 29th August, 2012 16:09 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 29th November, 2009
Focal length:	300 mm
Shutter speed:	1/2000 sec
Aperture:	F6.3
ISO:	250
Notes:	Image taken as jpeg with minimal post processing.
Views:	396
Galleries:	View this photo in Philip Lanoue's gallery

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Total comments: 10

Hi Philip!
This is another masterpiece!
Best,
Angelo

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Thank much Angelo, I appreciate the kind words.
Cheers,
Phil

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congrats

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Thanks I appreciate it

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Wonderful!

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Thanks very much!

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first rate!

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I appreciate the kind words Nancy!

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very nice photo...congrats!

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Thanks! Glad you like that photo!

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Total comments: 10

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