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    Default Southern Yellow Billed Hornbill

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    Dumay,

    This in my humble opinion is brilliant, the POV is exceptional as is everything else.

    A totally different perspective

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    Excellent shot! Shooting angle is a tiny bit too low IMO as too much of the FG is oof.

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    What Ken said.... brilliant.

    Love the colours, especially the contrast between b&w and yellow. Tack sharp and nice low angle.

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    A loveable look at an amazing beast! I love the low angle here, it's as though this ancient monster is coming out of a dream. A nightmare, I guess...

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    Dumay - this is incredible! Definitely one of my favorite of your images. Great IQ and techs. Congrats on this one.

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    Great picture, nice deep shooting position and great eye contact.

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    Hi Mate, I like your thinking on capturing this angle, and just love the concentrated stare of the HB. I like the how the HB pops from the surroundings, and the hint of blue in the upper BG adds nicely.

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    Just STUNNING!!!! Very dynamic and dramatic.

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    Great looking bird well photographed. The low angle worked very well here.

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    O wow! Stunning image captured here! Love that angle and the exceptional detail.

    Very well done!

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    This is excellent Dumay.
    I love the unusual POV of this bird.
    IQ is excellent and I love the composition.
    Might take a bit off the bottom to get rid of some of the OOF foreground and add back the same amount at top of frame.
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    The bird's eyes is too harsh
    Your efforts are commendable.
    thank you

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    Thanks for the comments folks... I have to say I like this one a lot. Ofer and Gail I tried your suggestions let me know what you think.

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    Lots of "in your face" visual impact here along with a great dose of personality ... love it!

    With respect to crop, something in between the two for my taste.

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    Awesome Dumay, just love the low angle well done.

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    Hi Dumay,
    Love the repost!
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    Brilliant detail, IQ and pose. Great image.

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    This is definitely where " big in the frame " works a treat, stunning detail and what a character, OK so I wish we could see his feet, but I see that as a very minor nit pic.....love it.

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    Excellent image Dumay! I like the low angle, IQ, details and BG. I would crop somewhere between the two.

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    Brilliant detail. Not sure if I would change anything. Perhaps a very slight contrast adjustment (up) on the bird, but I don't think it needs it. The low angle works well too.

    Pete

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    I like the original crop. The bird inthe repost has more punch. What was this bird doing?

    Love the low aspect and the detail is tops. I like the feather detail and the wear detail on the beak. TFS.

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    I love the intimate view of this incredible bird made possible by your low angle. Nice DOF. Simple, but powerful image.

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    As said by Ken and Rachel, "Brilliant and Incredible"shot.
    Love the pose and great great details,sharpness and colors.

    Satish.

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    Strong image Dumay! Like this one a lot!
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    Dumay, this is a remarkable image. I love everything about it. Really something different, and completely compelling.

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    what an amazing bird. absolute perfection Dumay! I prefer the original with more room
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    Excellent shot. Like the pose & low shooting angle. TFS

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    A very engaging image, Dumay. I like it a lot. Clean setting, low angle, awesome species and your signature top IQ. I definitely prefer the original comp.

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    A reptile, the OP is about perfect for me.
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    Thanks for all the kind words folks!

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