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    Another taken on Machias Seal Island in mid-June.

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    HH from blind, cropped for comp, levels, curves, selective dodging and burning, NR on bg only and sharpened in CS5.

    C&C welcome and appreciated. Thanks,

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    Rachel,

    Never seen one of these let alone two, looks pretty good to me

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    I like seeing both of them together in the frame against that gorgeous blue BG. I would consider burning the top of the rock a little. I brought this image into Viveza and lowered the brightness and added structure to the back puffin's white chest which appears to be hot. It really made quite a difference, and I think you would be happy with the results. If you don't have Viveza, try the Burn tool.
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    Superb Rachel, love the rich blue's in the BG. Getting two of them is a bonus. I agree with some burning the top of rock and a little on whites TFS.

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    really nice and love the background...getting two with a pretty good HA is a bonus as well....congrats

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    Hi Rachel, love the opposite poses, and the casual 'hanging' foot of the puffin on our right. Central placement works well, and both pop nicely against the sea BG.

    I would love to see these guys in real life, and bring back a few images.

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    Good job with the harsh light. Good DOF too.

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    Great BG as usual, Rachel and you handled the light very well in this one.
    Fantastic subjects! Your use of small apertures really works well to get the details.
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    Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. I'll burn the rock and the one on the left a little bit more.

    Thanks again,
    Rachel

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    Tough exposure situation and you've handled best you could. Love the foot clinging the rock! I like Marina's suggestion, plus I'm really missing a catclight or reflection or visible iris on the left bird's eye.

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    you had tough light but you handled it nicely! great pose and HA on both with good details! well done
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    I like the foot hanging over the edge of the rock.
    Good BG and I like the 2 different poses of the puffins.
    I agree with Marina re: whites on the chest and Daniel re:catchlight,
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    Thanks Daniel, Arash and Gail, much appreciated.

    Rachel

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