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Today's guest curator is @katysavage. She prepared an excellent presentation in markdown, so let's pass her the mic...

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I am a bird enthusiast and amateur photographer. I challenged myself to post a bird photo every day in 2018! I include bite-sized information with my photos to create awareness about these beautiful creatures. :) I am still seeking my calling in making a difference for fellow Steemians. For now, I enjoy sponsoring genuine content creators for SteemBasicIncome shares, so drop by periodically for a few contests and drawings.@josephsavage is my husband and the creator and manager of @steembasicincome and @thedailysneak. We are expecting the first addition to our nest in early June. :)

It can be hard to wade through the plagiarism in the photography community, and I believe genuine photographers deserve to be rewarded for their work. I have tried to include a little about each photographer and their work, to give you a sense of their purpose here and facilitate community.

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Smartphone Landscape Photography

@adearmanda uses both a traditional camera and his smartphone to capture a variety of life's moments. He shoots many subjects, including landscape, macro, abstract, black and white, and street photography. Based in Indonesia, he shares his perspective, capturing the beauty around him. I especially liked the second photograph, which you will have to follow the link to see. :)

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Ratel's Photos 167 - Forest Birds - 118

@ratel brings us gorgeous photos of birds and other wildlife. Including a little intel on the species, they are usually quick reads with beautiful photography of the natural world.
These photographs have me repeating the common photographer's chant, "I need a longer lens". :) Take a minute to get to know this adorable bird a little better.

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Trees From Above

@pardinus is pretty new to Steemit and brings enthusiasm to the platform. His variety of interests means you never know what new things you are going to see. He is a veterinarian in Portugal and enjoys backpacking and photography. This time he shares about parasitic trees!

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Laysan Albatross, the other Pacific Northwest Albatross Species

@birdbanter is a birder I admire greatly. He puts his many years of experience and pursuit of his passion into his work on Steemit. Based in Tacoma he is in a great place for many bird species, especially aquatic and shorebirds. Here he talks about beautiful albatross species he has encountered and includes photographs for our viewing pleasure.

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The Day I Kissed a Wolf

Last but definitely not least is this beautiful adventure from @asgarth! Though straightforward in the title, this emotional moment is worth giving a moment to admire and dwell on. Those of us reading this may not be able to travel to the far reaches, but in a quiet moment, we may be able to vicariously experience some of the majesties this world contains.
Crisp with great composition, @asgarth shares amazing travel photos you won’t want to miss.

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Conclusion

This is @katysavage's first submission to The Daily Sneak, although she has been very supportive behind the scenes since the beginning. These are amazing photographers, so check out each article, share your comments, and let them know what you think. For submitting these excellent articles and commentary, @katysavage earns 5 SBD.

Each of these highlighted articles receives full upvotes and resteems from @thedailysneak. In addition, @thedailysneak sponsors featured writers for Steem Basic Income!

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A brief biography of each guest curator will be included in the edition that uses their submission. In addition, each guest curator will receive 1 SBD for each article from their submission that is highlighted in The Daily Sneak. That's up to 5 SBD for each accepted submission!

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