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Challenge: Baby Animals III (Advanced Editing VII*)
Collection: 2014 - Challenges
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
Location: Winter Park, FL
Date: Apr 14, 2014
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 1000
Shutter: 1/320 sec.
Date Uploaded: Jul 27, 2014

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[Aug. 3rd, 2014 09:56:00 PM]

Wow, this has just climbed up slowly yet steady all week long...Thank you so much. I'm not sure if it will ribbon or not but the score has been a wonder to watch!!!

This was taken at a bird rookery not far from where I live. There are between 75-130 Great White Egret nesting pairs at this park...they are ALL over in the trees (so you have really pay attention of "where you are standing" you don't want to be in a poop-zone!!!)...definitely one of my very favorite spots to go to.

This was where I got this shot as well ...this is their "mating dance"...



Thank you again...

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 94
Avg (all users): 7.4872
Avg (commenters): 7.6667
Avg (participants): 7.2500
Avg (non-participants): 7.7941
Views since voting: 4575
Views during voting: 198
Votes: 78
Comments: 22
Favorites: 2 (view)

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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount
08/26/2014 07:57:23 AM
critique club:

you got second place so you know its a good image, i cant find much to dislike except maybe its a bit over sharpened for my tastes.

great details, composition and colors.
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Fujifilm X-Pro2
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS
 08/05/2014 11:53:56 PM
Go, Janine. You do the egret so well. Congrats on a fantastic image.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro
08/05/2014 11:25:04 AM
Congrats! A fabulous image in all aspects!
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Leica SL
Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 Aspherical MF Wide Angle - Black
 08/05/2014 05:17:25 AM
Great finish Janine. Go team!!
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 08/04/2014 07:22:39 PM
I rarely give 10's. This was an easy one. Congrats. :D
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Canon EOS-80D
Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount
 08/04/2014 11:16:06 AM
Congrats, wonderful, great shot, beautimus photo, luv it... Ya know I do!
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Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/04/2014 09:34:51 AM
Congrats Janine; nicely done.
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Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/04/2014 08:01:47 AM
This is a splendid image Janine! Congrats on the red ribbon!
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OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
08/04/2014 05:52:15 AM
Congrats on the ribbon!!
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED-IF
 08/04/2014 05:02:25 AM
Nice to see the results of the mating dance come to fruition for both the Egret family and for you!
Grats on a fabulous image and ribbon.
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Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 08/04/2014 02:16:47 AM
Another amazing entry! Congrats on the ribbon.
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Canon EOS-5DS R
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 08/04/2014 12:42:16 AM
A magic piece Janine, well done.
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 08/04/2014 12:11:22 AM
Congrats on the red, Janine. Gorgeous shot!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 08/04/2014 12:07:01 AM
Way to go, Janine! I wondered if this one was yours. You did your amazing bird photography talent justice with this one. Congratulations on 2nd place!
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Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/04/2014 12:04:44 AM
My top pick! Congrats on the red, Janine! Fantastic image.
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 08/04/2014 12:02:16 AM
Great score Janine! Congrats on the great finish!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 08/03/2014 11:47:37 PM
Fabulous family portrait.
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Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 08/03/2014 10:50:56 PM
you caught such a peaceful moment
vegetation is wonderful and so are the little one with their beady eyes
bump
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro M.Zuiko Digital ED
 08/03/2014 08:52:23 PM
Wonderful scene ... little over sharpened IMO.
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Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR
 08/02/2014 01:56:06 PM
I like the way my eyes are first drawn to the large white area of the "protector" and then led to the babies. Effective composition and exposure.
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Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
 08/01/2014 05:38:43 PM
Beautiful just takes my breath away
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G
 07/28/2014 05:11:03 PM
the hair style :)
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