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p.3 #1 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Wow, I think that qualifies as a money shot.

Feb 06, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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p.3 #2 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Ok, I'm jealous. That an awesome capture, big time congrats are in order!!

Feb 06, 2009 at 01:05 PM

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danjacquitaylo wrote:
This is amazingly stunning Andy. Great job.
dan

Dan,
Big thanks my man for your enthusiasm and continuing support.

Andy

Feb 06, 2009 at 03:10 PM

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Andy -
Congratulations. That pose makes this a truely unique shot. Unlike many fine shots that can be found in various photographer forums, I'm sure that this one will NEVER be duplicated.
- Ken

Feb 06, 2009 at 03:38 PM

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timgriffin wrote:
WOW - that's very nice! But I think the Egret is going to need a chiropractor after that meal

Thank you, Tim.

Forget about the Egret, I'm the one that needs a chiropractor after taking that picture. I was flat on the ground, doing the back split to get that angle.

Andy

Feb 06, 2009 at 03:38 PM

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p.3 #6 · My Holy Grail of photography!

what can i say just speechless.

Feb 06, 2009 at 03:44 PM

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p.3 #7 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Wow. It's beautiful.

Feb 06, 2009 at 03:49 PM

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p.3 #8 · My Holy Grail of photography!

That is totally insane! Congratz!

P.S. MTBtrials took my catch phrase! $!#@$#!@$

Feb 06, 2009 at 03:54 PM

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p.3 #9 · My Holy Grail of photography!

That settles it. I am selling my equipment.
Ray

Feb 06, 2009 at 03:57 PM

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rayross wrote:
That settles it. I am selling my equipment.
Ray

Same here, I quit. That is just a beautiful capture....I only hope that one day, I can have a shot 1/2 as good as this one.

Feb 06, 2009 at 04:00 PM

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Damn. Like you said, you manage to freeze motion and get a tack sharp image, but still keep the sense of action with the water drops in the air. I like that a lot. I shoot a lot of GBH's fishing and I can rarely get the head sharp.

Feb 06, 2009 at 04:02 PM

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Great shot Andy.. I'm guessing the egret had the fish already and was head slapping it in the water

Feb 06, 2009 at 04:08 PM

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p.3 #13 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Super shot Andy, it has it all.

Rob

Feb 06, 2009 at 04:16 PM

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Andy

That is a wonderful shot. Great that you had thought of a small aperture to get everything in focus.

Now only if the fish's eye was visible that would have made me stop doing perched and BIF shots forever

Congrats
Anand

Feb 06, 2009 at 04:17 PM

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davenfl wrote:
incredible shot!

Thank you, Dave.

Andy

Feb 06, 2009 at 05:00 PM

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p.3 #16 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Fantastic shot Andy.
You're due all the satisfaction in the world for this one

Congrats.
But can you tell what was the outcome.
Martin

Feb 06, 2009 at 06:27 PM

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tfoltz wrote:
Andy,
Great Shot!

Make sure Nello doesn't see this or he will give the credit to Hanh

Tim

Tim,
Thanks pal. Nello's probably too busy with his...err.. pretty sidekicks to patrol the forum.

Andy

Feb 06, 2009 at 07:25 PM

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p.3 #18 · My Holy Grail of photography!

What can I say that hasn't already been said....Awesome shot Andy.

Feb 06, 2009 at 07:57 PM

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Congratulations Andy for all the reasons and elements you and everyone else has mentioned.

In addition to being such a technically excellent image... it is the action and unique pose that put this over the top.

I'm very pleased to see how well the 300 f/4 and 1.7 work together as that combo (and the 1.4) will no doubt be my next upgrade.

Brilliant shot and masterful work my friend.

Kirk

Feb 06, 2009 at 08:17 PM

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p.3 #20 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Sheesh! What a stunner Andy. No wonder you are pleased.
David

Feb 06, 2009 at 08:43 PM

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p.3 #21 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Outstanding !!!

Feb 06, 2009 at 08:48 PM

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p.3 #22 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Absolutely incredible !!! Capture and PP spot on.

Feb 06, 2009 at 09:17 PM

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p.3 #23 · My Holy Grail of photography!

You can't top that one, so I guess you're done. Retire while you are at peak, kinda like Jim Brown did.

Feb 06, 2009 at 09:21 PM

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p.3 #24 · My Holy Grail of photography!

Yes this is outstanding

Feb 07, 2009 at 01:51 AM

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p.3 #25 · My Holy Grail of photography!

The photo gods of fortune were smiling on you. That's amazing. I would print that one big.

Feb 07, 2009 at 05:08 AM


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