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Steve a wonderful image. Well processed. For me the darkness of the background adds immensely to the subject.The vignetting draws your eye to the...

Love the colors very well processed as usual Andreas. Nice posing call. For me I just wish for a better perch.I know nothing you could do about where...

A walking Kestrel ... not bad :bg3: Framing is good as are the details well shown ... Personally I think the colors are a touch on the magenta /...

Hi Dan interesting combo of softness and details , works very well for me . For sure an unusual shot , very well executed . TFS Andreas

Hi Randy ... a very tricky light situation , that you managed quite well . For sure more options are possible on the overall tonal front . Nice...

Thanks Brian ... you like the intense colors :bg3: , maybe a bit less would work too ..... for the dull European eyes :t3 LOL . Different color...

Super shot Brian - ideal pose, maybe I am just jealous over the colours but they do look intense!! I can't really comment because I haven't seen one...

Nice shot Steve, accurate colours good details and an interesting pose.

Thanks Andreas, the bird was a bit large in the frame because there were lots of messy twigs and branches around.

Andreas, the calling pose wins for sure! It almost looks staged; did you put the little guy up there and program him to sing?? :-p I like it! Rich...

Always appreciate your feedback Andreas! So interestingly, this subspecies is closely related to the Blue-winged Teal I recently posted. They...

Ohlallala ... Brian , fireworks on steroids :bg3: This is tough , but I do like the RP better !!!! Superb Patterns and color /tones ... are they...

Thanks Jon and Dan for your comments , much appreciated .

Hi Jon .. nice that you managed a shot of a breeding Bird , very cool . Lovely wind swept head feathers and you managed the lighting quite well...

Thanks guys for your kind comments , much appreciated . @ Brian ... well the cross fork might be not ideal , but was there .... I leave it in as...

Thanks Steve: Here is a revised version, taming some of the brighter areas to help draw our eye to the owl. Pretty subtle, but hopefully it...

Magic! Thanks Randy, the light from above must have filtered through the leaves in the tree.

Cheers Randy, I work hard to get the various colours & tones as close as possible and keeping a sympathetic backdrop helps to push the subject. Yes...

Hi Randy, harsh conditions with the light from behind and the head in shade, but you did very well and ISO12,800 is a breeze for the Z9, just keep...

Jon: You have to love the 'hairdo' on this one! Striking eye, good shooting angle.There is a mild green tint to the image, and adjusting the...

Kevin, Cormorants are underrated and quite stunning in fact, although common. This is a very peaceful image and love the colors throughout. The...

Daniel, love the peek-a-boo effect. You do a nice job presenting the rich, darker tones here and in most images. Overall composition works for me....

Andreas, cute little bugger. Reminds me to a degree of our Ruby Crowned Kinglet. I like the view and the great angle of the subject. The little...

Appreciate it Randy. It is a very nice spot, and particularly unique because it's just a temporary holding pond. While away from the Avian forum,...

Steve: I love the pose combined with the rocks. Makes me think they are doing yoga. Sharp with a nice level of contrast( not too high) Tones...

Brian: Lovely bird, pose, soft BG. Perhaps a bit too contrasty for my personal taste. Seems like a great spot! Randy