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Flared


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Flared
Flared
f/5.6, 1/1600, 70-300mmVR@230mm, DSC_6733, 7:48AM, ISO400, ExpBias-0.33

I photographed this seagull descending on Miami's South Beach early one Sunday morning. Dawn's light came through heavy storm clouds blessing me with the conditions that led to a very productive morning. I used Apple's iPhoto to tweak and crop the image. Enjoy!

Michael S. Lazarus

 
 
 

Candice L. Carter
 

Brillant shot Michael!


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March 27, 2008

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  He looks so sad......a great shot...very unique capture I think! I'm not sure about the title.....maybe if you explain it to me.....I'm a little dense sometimes! Nicely exposed and the color is wonderfully rich!


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March 28, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Once again, your photos from the beach never disappoint! The tones, are perfect, and the bird's placement is perfect and... you definitely get the sense that he's hovering and gliding. Lovely!


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March 28, 2008

 

Gail R. Schuett
  The wings are "flared"..thats what you mean..right Michael?
Terrific clarity and color..love the capture of the water behind him.Nicely done..always enjoy these great beach/bird photo's of yours.Gail


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March 28, 2008

 

Michael S. Lazarus
  Thank you for your kind comments Candice, Aimee, and Christine. They give me inspiration and a nice feeling from being part of a larger community of peers to share our passion together.


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March 28, 2008

 

Michael S. Lazarus
  Gail, you must have been typing your comment as I was so sorry to not include your name just now in my previous comment. And yes, flared wings and tail feathers along with gear down and eyes on landing strip below; on final approach as the pilot would say.


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March 28, 2008

 

Dianna Murphy
  Great capture Michael.


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March 28, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  Oh man... this is great Michael... think I might have named this "Suspended" or perhaps "frozen in the moment" or something a bit more brilliant along those lines... Absolutely beautifully stoppage of movement here. Wonderful!


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March 28, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  Wonderful!


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March 31, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  This is excellent, Michael! You've got such great clarity on the gull. He looks really sad. He's really standing out against the background. A wonderful image.


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April 01, 2008

 

Eva Pastor
  Awesome image, Michael! The blue/green water in the background is such a beautiful hue.


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April 03, 2008

 

Michael S. Lazarus
  Dianna, Joan, Sherry, Eivor and Eva thank you very much for your kind comments here. This is one of my personal favorites in my gallery.


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April 19, 2008

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Congrats Michael on your wonderful finalist.


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April 21, 2008

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  Congrats on your finalist Michael! I'm very proud of you!


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April 21, 2008

 

Gail R. Schuett
  CONGRATS!!! this is great for you! Gail


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April 21, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations, Michael! Best luck in the next round!!


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April 21, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  Yes! This is an extraordinary photograph! Congratulations Michael!


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April 21, 2008

 
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  MICHAEL.
WOW WOW WOW.
Very happy for you, congratulations in this one,and many more to come.

Ysa....


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April 22, 2008

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Outstanding capture of this bird in flight and congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Michael!!


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April 22, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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April 22, 2008

 

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  FINALIST!!! Congrats!


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April 26, 2008

 

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  Congratulation awesome image!!


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April 30, 2008

 

Arman E. Barbuco
  Congratulations Michael, great shot.


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May 02, 2008

 

Robin Bailey
  Michael,Congrats on this Winner.Great image!!


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May 24, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  congrats this is a fantastic capture!! love the color, light and clarity, very beautiful!!


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May 29, 2008

 
- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  Congratulations on your finalist! Great timing!!!


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June 18, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  Congrats on the finalist!

Sherrybear :}


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June 19, 2008

 
- isabel C. Zepeda

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  we miss you

ysa...


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July 29, 2008

 
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