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BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Finalist BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner  

I was on a tall ship leaning way over the side. Say about 4 yards away. 85mm zoom. The camera was handheld, but keep it steady with ropes.

William F. Clair

 
 
 

Martin J. Preslar
 

WOW! Great shot! How close were you? What zoom level? Was this handheld? WOW!


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December 22, 2005

 

William F. Clair
  I was on a tall ship leaning way over the side. Say about 4 yards away. 85mm zoom. The camera was handheld, but keep it steady with ropes. Thanks for your comments.


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December 22, 2005

 
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  Wonderful photo. Nice and clear for this action shot. :o)


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December 22, 2005

 

Brinn MacDougall
  Super shot, William..love the smooth water..perfect timing as he breaks the surface!


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December 22, 2005

 

Michelle J. Harvey
  What a beautiful capture! Love the composition and clarity!!


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December 22, 2005

 

Christian P. Nicolas
  Very nice work.


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December 22, 2005

 

Pat Gamwell
  ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT capture, William! Couldn't be more perfect!


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December 22, 2005

 

Tony Wilder
  this really rocks! A++++


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December 22, 2005

 

Judy A. Lawhon
  Terrific capture,William!!


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December 22, 2005

 
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  William, excellent detail and clarity.


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December 22, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Very cool image, William!:)


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December 22, 2005

 

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay)
  Wonderful image. Great clarity.


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December 24, 2005

 

Denise Kappa
  Amazing photo - and this was hand held on a boat? Truly an incredible capture, Bravo dear friend!


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February 21, 2006

 

Martin J. Preslar
  Congrats on the finalist! This is a great capture and well deserving! :)


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February 21, 2006

 

Sherri A. Belack
  Yahoo, Congrats on the finalist! You make me PROUD, Big Brother! This was an excellent CAPTURE! Floating on cloud 9 with ya!


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February 21, 2006

 

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  good anticipation and timing to capture this moment!


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February 21, 2006

 

Anita Taylor
  Incredible timing and wonderful detail! Congratulations!


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February 21, 2006

 

Endre Balogh
  A truly gorgeous photo, Willie. This has always been one of my favorites. It is an amazing capture! Congratulations on having it chosen as a finalist. It ought to win more than that.
Best,
Endre


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February 22, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Incredibly beautiful, William! CONGRATS!


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February 22, 2006

 

Isabel L
  This is stunning!! Congratulations!


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February 25, 2006

 

Piotr M. Organa
  Excellent! Congrats, William!


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February 25, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  The timing is beautiful!! So is the dolphin, my favorite creature!! Outstanding winning image, congratulations!!!


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February 25, 2006

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Beautiful action image of this Dolphin, William...congratulations!:)


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February 25, 2006

 

Endre Balogh
  Way to go, Willie!!!! Multiple thumbs up for the Second Place win! Bravo!!
All the best,
Endre


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February 26, 2006

 

Karen A. Johnson
  Wow stunning image Willie, congrats on the second placing :)


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February 26, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  WOW love the details in this!

Congratulations on this outstanding winner William


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February 26, 2006

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Wow ~ what an awesome capture ~ fantastic shot William ~ many congrats!


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February 26, 2006

 

Darrel L. Larson
  Awesome capture! Absolutely beautiful!


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March 03, 2006

 

Dave Sanders
  Wonderful photo William. Congratulations


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March 11, 2006

 

William F. Clair
  I want to thank all who have made a comment on my photo and to say I am so sorry that I have not had time to comment back. I am in the process of putting up an extensive website at the same time holding down a teaching job which I will be retiring from soon. You will all be hearing from me when things settle down. Thank you again.


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March 11, 2006

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on your Second Place win, William!

Cathy :)


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March 21, 2006

 

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  very impressive, especially hand held on a boat! It's beautiful.


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April 27, 2006

 

Alice Lero
  Love the shot....Great! :)


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May 06, 2006

 

Andrew JM Davies
  Exceptional!
100% saleable!


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June 02, 2006

 

Angela Pound
 
 
 
I just love this fantastic photo William. It is a great pic and a winner for sure.


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August 10, 2006

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  WOW, William - this is a FANTASTIC image...and SO-O deserving of it's Second Place win!! I just LOVE dolphins, and this is SUCH a *wonderful* photographic capture of this GORGEOUS creature!! :o)

You did REALLY well taking this from the side of the boat!! Phil and I have been out on a boat, with dolphins swimming along near the bow with us!! I know how difficult it can be to try and catch one just breaking the surface like this!! VERY well done!! :o)


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September 16, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this fantastic capture and well deserved second place win William!!!! Excellent capture!


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September 21, 2006

 

Sharrie Thomas
  Wow, this is fantastic!! It should've been 1st. place! Great job.


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September 23, 2006

 

Carol Teal
  Wow! What a perfect capture! I know how fast these are and how many times the reflections of the water can make it hard to get such a great shot! And then to be on a boat too! A truly beautiful image of this graceful animal! A late congrats on your win!


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March 31, 2007

 

Karen Slagle
  Magnificent winning capture, William. Big congrats on this. Glad you didn't drop your camera.....


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March 31, 2007

 

RC Fritz
  Perfect timing, William. Well deserved WIN. Congratulations!


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April 07, 2007

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Fantastic timing and color! Beautiful photo!


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May 01, 2008

 

Dick Jenkins
  It's definitely a winner William. Belated congratulations. Shutter speed around 500?

Dick Jenkins


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April 29, 2009

 

Robert R. Grove
  really good timing ,well deserved win ...


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