Prepare for landing
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Comment by ekmai:
well done on a PB

Prepare for landing
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Comment by DiscoVader:
It may be just me, but it seems like the head blends in with the wing. The sense of depth is distractingly off in that area in particular. That said, I really like this shot. I love how the color primarily comes from subtle reflections (or something) in the water.

Prepare for landing
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Comment by vawendy:
What a great capture! I love his feet and his black socks. :) (not voting, just commenting)

Prepare for landing
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Comment by galatia_n:
It's all about!

Prepare for landing
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Comment by Balko:
beautiful 8

Prepare for landing
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Comment by jayzundel:
this is a really nice image

Prepare for landing
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Comment by onepurplerose:
Nice image!

Prepare for landing
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Comment by jmsetzler:
This is a fantastic capture. I can't really imagine having caught this at any better peak of action. The spread of the wings and the anticipated landing on the block is just about perfect in every way. Excellent job with the focus and timing... You might also want to explore some possibilities with this image in black and white. This is one of my top 4 photos in this challenge and I hope to see it somewhere near the top of the heap at the end of the week... great work!

All hoping for the best shot
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Comment by bennettjamie:
Nice angles in how the photog's are standing.

All hoping for the best shot
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Comment by cowboy221977:
It would be nice if the bush wasn't covering the guy on the right.