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Hi everyone, well out of my comfort zone here but 'had a go' and am quite pleased with the result. V2 is the original shot before I had a mess around with it in PS. I have enabled 'mods' so feel free to do one if you have any other ideas.
Many thanks to those of you that took time out to view and vote on my previous upload and a special thank you to Ron (Maiwand) and John (john_starkey) for the UA's on my previous upload, so much appreciated as always,
Regards,
Geoff.

Brand:Nikon CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D300 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8 plus 1.7x TC
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:24 Sep 2011 - 3:11 PM
Focal Length:150mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/4.8
Aperture:f/5.0
Shutter Speed:1/1250sec
Exposure Comp:-1/3
ISO:640
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:No Flash
Title:Archie
Username:FeatherFriend FeatherFriend
Uploaded:26 Sep 2011 - 11:31 AM
Tags:Agility competition, Digitally manipulated, Dogs, Honiton Showground, Spaniel
Votes:111
Modifications wanted Modifications Welcome (Upload a Modification)
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SteveMoulding
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26 Sep 2011 - 11:38 AM
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The focusing is spot on as is the timing. Beautifully captured action shot.
Steve.

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Cormy
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26 Sep 2011 - 11:49 AM
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No way are you out of your comfort zone.Superb image after your jiggery pokery in PS.
Cheers
Alan

Glyn1
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England1 Constructive Critique Points
26 Sep 2011 - 12:17 PM
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Great shot Geoff, the original V2 is superb and expertly captured, and it doesn’t look out of place in V1. Excellent work.

Glyn

Chinga
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26 Sep 2011 - 12:18 PM
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Lovely movement caught here!
IB

achieverswales
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26 Sep 2011 - 12:19 PM
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The expression on the dogs face is priceless Geoff, excellent photography and excellent Photoshop work.

Regards

Trev.

Coleslaw
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26 Sep 2011 - 12:32 PM
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works very well, wouldn't know it if there is no V2.
well done.

accipiter
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26 Sep 2011 - 12:55 PM
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So happy! A

DannoM
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26 Sep 2011 - 1:02 PM
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great work geoff, nice ps skills would never have known without V2.
dan

Stace
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26 Sep 2011 - 1:21 PM
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Cracker Geoff

Stace

gingerdelight
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26 Sep 2011 - 1:24 PM
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Geoff, this is just amazing! An excellent capture to start with but what you have done in PS is beyond belief! Very well done indeed!
Carol

hasslebladuk
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26 Sep 2011 - 1:38 PM
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A stunnig shots love it
mike

Last Modified By hasslebladuk at 26 Sep 2011 - 1:39 PM
FeatherFriend
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26 Sep 2011 - 1:44 PM
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Thanks everyone and a special thank you to Mike (hasslebladuk) for the UA, really appreciated,
Geoff.

gabymarian
26 Sep 2011 - 2:27 PM
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Excelent catch.
Gabriel

CarolG
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26 Sep 2011 - 2:30 PM
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Fantastic timing, Geoff, a top class capture. Carol

JackieB
26 Sep 2011 - 2:38 PM
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Fantastic action shot, love v1

Jackie

Daisymaye
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26 Sep 2011 - 2:57 PM
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Love V1, excellent work. The new b/g enhances this beautifully......Sandy

barbarahirst
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26 Sep 2011 - 3:43 PM
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Whoop whoooop I get to take this belter to RC.
I just laughed when I saw it .... wonderful

BarbaraR
26 Sep 2011 - 3:56 PM
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Crazy dog fun !
Super capture and very well worked
to new surroundings.

B.

taggart
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26 Sep 2011 - 4:16 PM
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WOW! a supremely talented dog!

RonnieAG
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26 Sep 2011 - 5:01 PM
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Superbly well processed image to arrive at V 1: clever stuff, my friend.
Ronnie.

johnjones
26 Sep 2011 - 5:16 PM
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Wow you have made a excellent job of this it looks right at home in v1 spot on.
jj

Niknut
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26 Sep 2011 - 5:17 PM
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Stunning shot !.....love the concentration in those eyes.....1st class !!!!

Clever & very competent piece of work, in achieving the final outcome !!!!!!!!!

MickyMc
26 Sep 2011 - 5:19 PM
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Clever you.
Mavis

Brian65
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26 Sep 2011 - 5:23 PM
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WOW! what a top class shot Geoff, And PS work fantastic.
Brian

EAS
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26 Sep 2011 - 5:27 PM
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Absolutely wonderful! One doggie so full of energy and determination plus a brilliant bit of timing on your part. The PS work has produced a cracking good image.

Ann

Alf85
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26 Sep 2011 - 5:38 PM
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Superb capture, timeing and manipulation.
Alf.

FeatherFriend
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26 Sep 2011 - 5:45 PM
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Thanks everyone and a special thank you to Ann (EAS) for the user award, really appreciated,
Regards,
Geoff.

pluckyfilly
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26 Sep 2011 - 5:50 PM
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Wow thats some superb transformation Jon did you clone or do this some other way (maybe using layers) simply brilliant>

were you at the Surrey County show yesterday, I was looking out for youSmile

FeatherFriend
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26 Sep 2011 - 5:56 PM
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Quote: Wow thats some superb transformation Jon did you clone or do this some other way (maybe using layers) simply brilliant>

were you at the Surrey County show yesterday, I was looking out for youSmile

Jon may have been there Ann but I certainly wasn't Smile
Geoff.

h4rsx
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26 Sep 2011 - 6:20 PM
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This is brilliant, done very very well, certainly beyond notice if you hadn't had said.

tomcat
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26 Sep 2011 - 6:50 PM
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V2 for me Geoff.
My only niggle with V1 (outstanding manipulation by the way), is the D-O-F seems wrong.
The pole he is jumping over in V2 is clearly in focus, but anything around his leading paws in V1 is not.

Just my opinionWink

Adrian

FeatherFriend
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26 Sep 2011 - 7:01 PM
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Quote: V2 for me Geoff.
My only niggle with V1 (outstanding manipulation by the way), is the D-O-F seems wrong.
The pole he is jumping over in V2 is clearly in focus, but anything around his leading paws in V1 is not.

Just my opinionWink

Adrian

I did ponder about that Ade and noticed it after I had uploaded, my thoughts were that as the pole isn't in V1 the area beneath it would have been out of focus, depends on how you perceive the shot I suppose, also V1 doesn't quite portray that the dog is some 2ft above the ground as he jumped, I found the dof part very difficult to sort out but will try a different approach on another image I have,
Geoff.

Last Modified By FeatherFriend at 26 Sep 2011 - 7:30 PM
PaulLiley
26 Sep 2011 - 7:10 PM
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Superb POV. Puts a lot of other pet shots to shame. One of the most innovative doggie shots I've seen and not as easy to capture as it seems. Congrats. Love it. Paul

banehawi
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26 Sep 2011 - 7:14 PM
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Wonderful shot. I feel an award coming on....


W

stokesy
26 Sep 2011 - 7:40 PM
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youve done a great job on v1 and it really is the business capturing the springers energy well done, ronnie

janty66
26 Sep 2011 - 8:10 PM
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Super shot...

bricurtis
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26 Sep 2011 - 8:32 PM
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Excellent Geoff - V1 for me. The head detail is outstanding. I think its a winner - you could be moving into the 'elite' zone yourself.Wink
If you had not put V2 up I doubt the feet would have even been mentioned.

Brian.

Maiwand
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26 Sep 2011 - 9:10 PM
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Geoff this is you at your very best. For me its a stunner and the PS work is second to none.
Ron

FeatherFriend
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26 Sep 2011 - 9:30 PM
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Many thanks for your support everyone,
Geoff.

Sezz
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26 Sep 2011 - 9:37 PM
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Aw the dog looks so full of vitality and just look at his ears! Smile
I Really like what you have done with the processing Geoff, well done!

Sarah *

pluckyfilly
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26 Sep 2011 - 10:35 PM
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Quote: Wow thats some superb transformation Jon did you clone or do this some other way (maybe using layers) simply brilliant>

were you at the Surrey County show yesterday, I was looking out for youSmile

Sorry Geoff I was thinking of SurreyHillsMan Jon and his dog Pippa - almost identical. Guess I didnt read either the title, or check who posted the picture and generally I do - my most humble apologies.
Ann

KBan
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27 Sep 2011 - 7:20 AM
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well done on the H.C. Geoff, very well deserved
keith

Coleslaw
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27 Sep 2011 - 7:27 AM
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I can see where Ade is coming from. However, this shot could have been done with you lying low in the field and fg grasses would be OOF. That is totally possible.
BTW, well done on the HC.

Shroomer
27 Sep 2011 - 9:26 AM
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Poor Ann, age is a sad thing Geoff. Jon's dog isn't aSpringer and its not called Pippa either Grin
This is superb and on looking at V1 I wouldn't have guessed it was jumping.
All I have to say is 'About Bloody time you got an award'
Richard

annettep38
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27 Sep 2011 - 10:30 AM
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an amazing action shot. perfect timing and wonderful POV, great work in photoshop too. except for the bit of green under the ear you can't see a thing... and if you hadn't shown us no-one would have noticed!!

Coleslaw
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27 Sep 2011 - 10:45 AM
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Pippa is Johnwannop's springer spaniel.... LOL

Imagephotographics
27 Sep 2011 - 11:16 AM
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Fabulous shot - excellent work, well done indeed !

Chris

Sezz
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27 Sep 2011 - 1:21 PM
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Congrat's Geoff! Smile

Devon_Wild
27 Sep 2011 - 2:26 PM
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Thats a cracking shot Geoff, well done ............Rob

nicktg
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27 Sep 2011 - 5:44 PM
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Whats not to love about a Spaniel! Wish I still had mine. Really good shot and well "Shopped"

Nick

sparrowhawk
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27 Sep 2011 - 7:40 PM
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stunning action Geoff captured brilliantly too

FeatherFriend
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27 Sep 2011 - 10:17 PM
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Thanks again everyone and a special thank you to John (lonely_oryx) for the UA and Pete for the HC, the response has been very encouraging to say the least,
Regards,
Geoff.

DerekL
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27 Sep 2011 - 10:44 PM
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Not far from your bird shots Geoff as the dog is nearly flying.
I think the PS image works well and helps to focus on the detail of the face, caught at a perfect time.

Derek

goso
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29 Sep 2011 - 2:02 AM
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Wonderful work Geoff ...Bill

NeilWigan
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29 Sep 2011 - 11:59 AM
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A real beauty of a shot and well worked ,V1 for me .

Brian_Scott
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29 Sep 2011 - 9:17 PM
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Excellent PS skills, great work

helenlinda
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30 Sep 2011 - 7:02 AM
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Your ps work is amazing here )
Great work in v1 - love the ears SmileSmileSmile
Congratulations on its well deserved awards
Helen

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photophantom
30 Sep 2011 - 9:10 AM
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Your birds have gorgeous feathers to fly, so as your doggie Wink Superb Geoff
Dennis

Big_Beavis
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30 Sep 2011 - 1:21 PM
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A well deserved HC.

David

Olympics next ? Smile

teocali
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1 Oct 2011 - 9:37 AM
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Superbly taken and superbly processed, Geoff. Many congratulations on a well-deserved HC and all the awards.
Sylvia

FeatherFriend
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1 Oct 2011 - 11:19 AM
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Hi again, many thanks everyone and also a special thank you to Sylvia (teocali) for the UA, really appreciated,
Regards,
Geoff.

Gemma9
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1 Oct 2011 - 7:23 PM
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Wonderful shots Geoff.
Gemma

Glostopcat
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2 Oct 2011 - 5:56 PM
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A terrific action shot Geoff, brilliant processing work in v1 it looks so natural. Poor old Ann it looks like she is barking up the wrong tree! lol Wink

paulcr
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3 Oct 2011 - 4:57 PM
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Brilliantly done. They are such fantastic dogs. Paul

davey_griffo
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5 Oct 2011 - 12:23 PM
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No reflection on the work done, but I prefer the original.
An excellent capture.

brownsilent
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10 Oct 2011 - 8:41 AM
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Ha, ha... this is gorgoeus. This dog reminds me of a person, Archie - I think he was a Montrose from the movie Rob Roy.
Hillarious!
Johanna

oll1e
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10 Oct 2011 - 5:44 PM
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excellent piece of work Geoff ,works so well Winkand congrats on all the awardsSmile

sweetpea62
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10 Oct 2011 - 10:15 PM
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Brilliant..Lin

raygregson
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31 Oct 2011 - 6:46 PM
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great images here geoff,love the determination on the dogs face,well captured.ray

betts
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17 Jan 2012 - 6:59 PM
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Great timing, beautiful dog, love what you done in V1.
betts

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