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    D4 600VR 1/1250s at f5.6 ISO 2000. I love the calm water, slight water movement, mud on the foot and very warm colors. Comments and crits appreciated

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    Vivaldo.

    Great shooting angle, colors, like the touch of blue, pose and muddy foot is great. NIce BG and comp.


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    Vivaldo, this is just gorgeous. I absolutely love the colors, the light, the muddy foot raise, the open bill, and your awesome low angle. Awesome detail in those blacks. Stunning image!

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    I like this alot. Great job on the blacks, love the raised foot, and the BG rocks! Wish there was more reflection but I suspect the water was murkier below the frame...

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    Great colors and pose with the mentioned muddy foot. Light is nice too

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    Super shot. Colors, BG, detail and head turn really make this shot stand out. TFS.

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    Excellent image Vivaldo! I like the pose, sharpness, exposure, light and water colour.

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    What an awesome bird and you've presented in such a beautiful manor. ​I have nothing constructive to offer......

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    Superb, especially the BKGR. If you twisted my arm I would say that I would like this a bit better with the bird a bit farther back in the frame. IAC, this is one excellent image!
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    The details in the blacks are very nice! The dynamic pose is magnificent, and bg is great as well. Awesome all around!

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    sweet light pose BG and details. everything is perfect
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    its all been said,beautiful image,well done.

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    Beautiful bird, beautifully captured. Love the rasised foot pose. Fantastic details.

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    Hi Viv, excellent exposure on the lapwing, great IQ, and just love the warm colours in the overall image. I like the leaning pose with the raised muddy foot.

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    This is super deluxe on every level. Starts with the great light though, and you sure had it here.
    Beautiful species. First time I've seen one, and thanks for sharing it.

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    I really like this a lot. Cracking colours on the background and the low angle is really nice. The raised muddy foot really adds to the image.

    Thanks for posting.

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    Excellent shot with very nice soft background.

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    Lovely shot Vivaldo.Lovely BG colors and tack sharp Bird.The slightly open beak and the raised foot with muck on it is a plus.TFS

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