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Fly Like an Ibis


 

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Fly Like an Ibis
Fly Like an Ibis
I caught this elegant bird as he passed overhead at Hawk's Cay, Florida Keys, in mid-May 2004. Autofocus, Canon 100mm Macro lens; sports setting; early afternoon

James R. Jackson

 
 
 

Todd White
 

amazing capture!


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May 28, 2004

 

Charles R. Frey
  Indeed a nice capture. Got the bird in perfect form. The light really shows good detail also.


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May 28, 2004

 

James R. Jackson
  Todd and Charles, I appreciate the compliments. I agree that the lighting was just about perfect to show the feather (and other) detail, and I was lucky to catch him (or her) sailing instead of flapping. Thanks again!

Jay


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May 28, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Wonderful capture, Jay!!!


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May 28, 2004

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Awesome! Just a grand catch!


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May 28, 2004

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  I love the composition, color and simple lines of this photo!


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May 28, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Simply amazing!! Way to be on your toes!!


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May 28, 2004

 

James R. Jackson
  Colette (thanks, Hon!), Bonnie, Jim, and Janet, thanks for the kind words. Janet, it is great being at the right place at the right time! Thanks again, Jay


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May 28, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats!...beautiful...love the light thru the wings


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June 15, 2004

 

James R. Jackson
  Cathy, thanks so much! When I saw him/her/it approaching, I prayed it would pass right over. I had the camera in "sports mode" and just kept shooting. I couldn't have asked for better lighting either! Thanks again! Jay


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June 15, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  Fantastic Jay! Congrats and good luck!! I've had no success at all with birds, a little better with butterflies! They are so amazing! Love your gallery!


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June 15, 2004

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Great capture of a great form and excellent exposure!


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June 15, 2004

 

James R. Jackson
  Jim, I'm always in awe when a GREAT photographer compliments my work (it gives me hope), and I thank you for the compliments. If I can capture anything HALF as fantastic as ALL your photos are, I'll consider myself a success. Thanks again! Jay


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June 16, 2004

 

Grayce Pedulla Dillon
  Jay, what a perfect capture. Congrats on a well deserved ribbon!
:-)
Grayce


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June 16, 2004

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  Perfect exposure! Great photo! Congrats!


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June 17, 2004

 

Donna W. Neal
  Wonderful picture and win Jay, Congratulations!


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June 17, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  YEAH Jay!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!


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June 17, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Congratulations on your win! -K


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June 17, 2004

 

Lori Ditlefsen
  Congrats on the win James! Beautiful shot!


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June 17, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  amazing! Congratulations!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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June 17, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations, Jay!!!!


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June 17, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Many congatulations on you second plaze win!


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June 17, 2004

 

Todd White
  congratulations james,love your site,great work.todd


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June 18, 2004

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  MAGNIFICENT specimen James...and a wonderful capture of it too! Many congrat's on your Second Placing with this image - very richly deserved!


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June 19, 2004

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Unbelievable, this is a great photograph. Great job on the timing. Congrats!!


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June 19, 2004

 

James R. Jackson
  My thanks to you all for your wonderful comments. Keep shooting! Jay


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June 21, 2004

 

bob cornelison
  Great shot!


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June 28, 2004

 

James R. Jackson
  Thanks, Bob! Jay


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June 29, 2004

 

Rita Richter
  This is so beautiful James, it takes ones breath away..........Rita


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July 18, 2004

 

James R. Jackson
  Rita, thanks so much! Jay


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July 19, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Well deserved!! Congrats on your win!!


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July 19, 2004

 

James R. Jackson
  Janet, thanks for the comments. And might I say how much I love the goose conductor photo? Also, the Dahlia Sun shot is spectacular! It deserves a prize, too! Thanks again! Jay


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July 19, 2004

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Beautiful photo James! Love the comp. and the transparent wings make this extra special.

Erica


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