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Hi, My name is Mike and I just joined FM a couple days ago. I've mostly been on the sports forum, but wildlife is also an interest and for me a great way to get out, stay sharp, and practice my skills. I see some awesome work here. Here are some of my favorites from the last year:

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Jan 08, 2009 at 01:55 PM

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p.1 #2 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Hi Mike and welcome!!
These are fantastic portraits and the BIF shots are terrific!!
Love the Skimmer with great perspective and the BG in that last frame is killer!!
Really looking forward to seeing more of your wildlife work Mike, this first installment is outstanding

Tom

Jan 08, 2009 at 02:00 PM

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p.1 #3 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

These are superb Mike , I like em all but that first one and last ones are my fav.

Jan 08, 2009 at 02:38 PM

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p.1 #4 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Welcome Mike,
Amazing shots you got there.
Dan

Jan 08, 2009 at 02:50 PM

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Welcome to the NW forum Mike

Your images show you have a very good eye for comps and color. You have captured great eye contact which is often very important in these animal and bird shots.

A few quick thoughts, always try for the lowest possible angle on the ground animals and you could post a bit larger for us to enjoy too!

Fox is gorgeous, and I like the last image much too, hope to see you stay and contribute often.

Jan 08, 2009 at 02:56 PM

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Thanks for the welcome! It's easy to look like I know what I'm doing when I have a whole year's worth of images to choose from.

Both the fox images have won back-to-back contests at the local camera store after our trip to a local wildlife preserve. They're skittish, but strike that one great pose if you're ready. I look forward to participating here.

Jan 08, 2009 at 03:46 PM

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p.1 #7 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Welcome Mike! I really enjoy your fox images! Nice work!!!

Jan 08, 2009 at 03:47 PM

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Welcome to the rather lively & playful N&W forum here on FM

This is a superb start with super shots.

I hope we'll get to see a lot from you.

Lil

Jan 08, 2009 at 04:14 PM

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p.1 #9 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Very nice, welcome aboard, Mike.

Rob

Jan 08, 2009 at 04:24 PM

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p.1 #10 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Thanks Rob, Lil, and Brenton!

Jan 08, 2009 at 04:35 PM

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p.1 #11 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Mike,
Welcome to the forum, look forward to seeing more from you.
These are all great images. I like the detail, pose and colors in #3 the best of the set.

JayT

Jan 08, 2009 at 04:37 PM

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p.1 #12 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Welcome Mike, a great start.

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Jan 08, 2009 at 04:46 PM

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p.1 #13 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Welcome Mike! You are off to a wonderful start, these are wonderful. For these I would have to pick 3 for the great pose and nice rich colors. Well done and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Tim

Jan 08, 2009 at 04:52 PM

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p.1 #14 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Wonderful series, and welcome, Mike

Beautiful images here with #3 my fave - what a stunning animal.

Jan 08, 2009 at 04:55 PM

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p.1 #15 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Welcome a board Mike, and one marvelous series.

Garen

Jan 08, 2009 at 07:02 PM

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p.1 #16 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Hey Mike, welcome to the N&W board and to FM in general. You have a great series here and I look forward to your future posts.

Dave

Jan 08, 2009 at 07:29 PM

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Wow, this is a very active group.

Thanks again for the welcome.

Jan 08, 2009 at 07:32 PM

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Superb shots there Mike, just love those BIF captures

regards

Carl

Jan 08, 2009 at 08:05 PM

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p.1 #19 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Mike,

Sensational shots, #1 is magic.

However, please cease posting here and go back to the sports forum. There are already enough people posting on "nature & wildlife" that are in a different league to mere mortals like me, I don't need another person adding to my feeling of photographic inferiority!

Seriously though, looking forward to seeing more of your images, work from the premier division is always inspiring.

Paul.

Jan 08, 2009 at 08:13 PM

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p.1 #20 · An Intro and Some Wildlife

Ah Paul , ya just gotta get a hi-end enough Point and Shoot. I couldn't tell a f-stop from a door stop, but Nikon makes the magic for me.

Seriously, I love this stuff and the people who do it. I am always willing to help. Thanks again for the welcomes.

Jan 08, 2009 at 08:43 PM

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