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Nicolas Frève
03-04-2009, 09:02 PM
Sorry for the wings, this crop is not voluntary...


http://www.pbase.com/nicolasfreve/image/109852547.jpg


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Thanks for looking!
Randy Stout
03-04-2009, 09:09 PM
Nicholas:

I actually find the crop fairly compelling, because of the 90 degree angle between the wings, the nice position of the body. Excellent exposure and DOF. The only thing I might try is to brighten the eyes a bit.

Thanks for sharing.

Randy
Ramon M. Casares
03-05-2009, 04:55 AM
It owrks for me, love the tight crop, the great pose and stunning detail, sharpness is grreat as well and light is terrific! Congratulations!
Daniel Cadieux
03-05-2009, 07:20 AM
Increasing the saturation on the eyes and bill would really liven things up (the sponge tool set at about 8% works great for small local touch ups like this). Great oncoming flight shot!!
David Hemmings
03-05-2009, 08:55 AM
I love this composition, the head on works great and the sharpness is good. Nice work!
Axel Hildebrandt
03-06-2009, 11:47 AM
The composition and incoming pose are very cool. I agree regarding raising the saturation.
Nicolas Frève
03-06-2009, 06:48 PM
Saturation now raised.
Thanks for your recommendations and comments!:)