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National Wildlife Federation 2010 Photo Contest Submission

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Photo of a Smew
I have finally finished selecting and submitting my entries for this year's National Wildlife Federation photo contest.

I submitted 25 entries in total in the mammals, birds, other wildlife, and plant categories.

I put together this video presentation of my entries which can be viewed in HD here at YouTube. Below is a low-definition version.



If you'd like to join in the fun and submit your own entries, you have until July 6th to do so. Here's a link to the competition website.
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Denise Leach said…
What an awesome array of photos, it's hard to choose which I like best! But I do believe the Smew is my fav...the black and white color contrast is gorgeous, and works great with the reflection in the water...it is both serene and majestic.
July 1, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Anonymous said…
I love the pics and the slideshow is fantastic. As always, you are just an incredible photographer John!!

xoxo, Lesli
July 1, 2010 at 10:39 PM
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