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the beauty of the canaries

Here, is the results of working for several hours a day, every day, for three years! I started out by constructing a pond with a camouflaged construction to ena...
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Here, is the results of working for several hours a day, every day, for three years! I started out by constructing a pond with a camouflaged construction to enable me to capture images of canaries in flight, reflected in the water. After carefully placing flashes on each side of the birds and one to illuminate the background, I waited for the birds to arrive. The birds came along, initially one at a time, but after months of waiting patiently, they finally arrived in groups and I was able to achieve the shots I had planned.
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anitaselvog
 
anitaselvog October 05, 2015
Your hard work has certainly paid off! This capture is like a "Live Painting" and captures these birds in a most beautiful way. VERY NICE JOB!
ReneeBlake
 
ReneeBlake October 14, 2015
Beautiful image ! You must be so thrilled that all of your preparations paid off !!!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots October 27, 2015
Beautiful capture! Congrats.
eelcovanroden PRO+
 
eelcovanroden November 15, 2015
Absolutely amazing! What a project... congratulations on your Contest Finalist Award!!!
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Dacemac January 28, 2016
All Star! Congratulations!
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karinmcfarlane January 22, 2023
Stunning image!!! Your efforts & patience certainly paid off!!!Write a comment
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