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    Common Potoo or as they're called here Bienparado Común

    Canon 7D w/400 5.6

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    ISO 800
    Neat Image applied

    Usually you see these birds with their eyes nearly closed so I was happy to catch him in this wide eyed stare for a change (nothing was done to provoke him to open them). No question that he is too tightly framed but I absolutely couldn't back up any further.



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    This is an incredibly difficult bird to photograph so well done. Love the stare!
    I don't mind the tight comp but wish the light wasn't so bright.I would definitely tone down the white highlights in the BG by either dodging or cloning in some greenery,
    Gail

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    BG is bright but the bird looks really good and sharp. Love those eyes.

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    A very neat looking bird and glad you got it with eyes open. Tight framing looks fine for me. I like how tail and perch match colors, texture and tones so well.

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    Killer bird. Nice and sharp.

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    Wow, one striking image of a striking bird!!!

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    You did a good job in what looks like harsh sidelight.
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    Seeing for the first time,looks like the bird called as Frogmouth in India.Excellent image in habitat.

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    Good idea, thanks. I will try toning down the brightness of the back ground.

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