Glaring

Uploaded: December 17, 2009

Description

AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED+TC14EII (420mm), f/5.6, 1/2000 at 200-ISO.


Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict December 17, 2009

Great animal image here, wow!

Dominick #1217060

Ann Coates level-classic December 17, 2009

And it's a big WOW from me too. An absolute winner in my book Achie. Amazing. #8226541

Liz blahh December 17, 2009

Awesome capture! #8226737

Cherie Early December 17, 2009

Wow!!! this is awesome.Great job!!! #8226905

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic December 17, 2009

Thank you very much Dominick, Ann, Liz and Cherie. I really appreciate your encouraging comments!
#8227048

Deborah J. Bibbins December 17, 2009

Amazing capture!Looks like its almost ready to fly out of me screen. #8227296

Jack Gaskin December 17, 2009

WOW WOW WOW

Great work!!!! Curious if you were shooting and this one just came in by chance or if you drew it in.
In either case a fantastic capture.......

Happy Shooting
Jack #8227315

Rod Partington December 17, 2009

Yeah,You got a Wow!from me too!
Awesome capture,Achie! #8227317

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic December 17, 2009

Thanks very much Deborah, Jack and Rod for your wonderful comments! This gull was landing on a spillway at Lake Woodlands and I was standing on a foot bridge about 50 feet away. He approached directly at me, so I was able to get this shot. #8227674

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic January 17, 2010

WOW Archie!! A truly amazing shot! I love that we can see the muscle structure of his body, and the softness of his wings! The clarity and details are superb!!! A fav for sure! If it were up to me, this would be a winner!! Fantastic capture. Laura #8304559

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 18, 2010

Thanks Laura, I'm glad you enjoyed this shot!
#8305273

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 18, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST! 8o)

Photobucket #8307583

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 18, 2010

Congratulations, Archie, on your marvelous finalist!

Debby #8308046

Deborah J. Bibbins January 18, 2010

Congratulations, Achie!!! #8308661

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 18, 2010

Thank you very much, Nancy, Debroah L. and Deborah B..

#8309154

Ann Coates level-classic January 18, 2010

I knew we would see this again. Congratulations on your incredible finalist Achie. #8309624

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 18, 2010

Huge CONGRATZ. on this beautiful Finalist, Achie!!

UB. #8309877

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 18, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Achie. #8309983

Summer A. Kozisek January 19, 2010

Gorgeous capture Achie, congratulations on your finalist! #8310447

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 19, 2010

Thank you so much, Ann, Usman, Bojan and Summer!
#8311156

James N. Carpenter January 19, 2010

Big congrats Achie on your finalist. James #8312107

Christian Rosito January 19, 2010

WOW! Amazing!, you deserve nothing but the first prize, fabulous capture! #8312603

Janice Mezzacappa January 19, 2010

Bravo Bravo Bravo breathtaking capture Achie!! So deserving as a Winner Congrats and into my faves we go :) #8313895

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 19, 2010

Thank you very much, James, Christian and Janice! #8314034

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic January 19, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your fantastic WIN!! WTG! Do the happy dance LOL!! Laura :) #8314146

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 19, 2010

HUGE CONGRATZ. on getting in the Winners' Circle, Achie!!!

UB. #8314223

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 19, 2010

Congratulations on your win, Achie. Fantastic shot. #8314311

Deborah J. Bibbins January 20, 2010

Congratulations Achie, On this amazing capture going to the winners cirle. #8314761

Bill Houghton January 20, 2010

Archie, congratulations on your outstanding win. Have a great day, Bill #8314862

Carol Eade level-addict January 20, 2010

What a terrific shot, Archie...congratulations! #8315181

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 20, 2010

Wow! Thanks so much Laura, Usman, Bojan, Deborah, Bill and Carol. I appreciate your congratulations very much.

#8315473

Summer A. Kozisek January 20, 2010

Congratulations on your well deserved win Achie!! #8316630

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 20, 2010

Congratulations Achie on your Wonderful Winner!!!


Dominick #8316741

Dianna Murphy January 20, 2010

A big warm hearted congratulations to you on your fantastic winner!!! I wish you continued success in the future.
Dianna #8316809

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 20, 2010

Thank you Summer, Dominick and Dianna for your highly encouraging congratulations! #8317236

Michael Umbreit January 20, 2010

Achie - Congratulations!! Love that shot!! - Mike #8317279

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 20, 2010

Thanks very much, Mike!

#8317480

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 22, 2010

Amazing clarity and wildlife capture!!! Congratulations! #8321889

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 22, 2010

Thank you, Donna! #8322861

Kara L. Hendricks January 25, 2010

Congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos #8327776

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic January 25, 2010

Thank you, Kara! #8328547

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 17, 2010

HOW BEAUTIFUL ARCHIE...
WOWOW!!! Lovely IMAGE YOU CAUGHT HERE..
CONGRATS TO YOU ON YOUR WINNER!!!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING AGAIN #8389846

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic February 17, 2010

Thank you Christine!
#8390259

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