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    Default My, what an interesting bill you have -- leucistic trumpeter juvi

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    This juvi trumpeter was imaged last weekend. I had posted a full body picture of him earlier, but wanted to do justice to that amazing bill. It was very interesting to see him with his sibling. Besides the bill and yellow/orange feet, his overall plumage is much lighter than his sibling, with only a bit of the gray on the back showing.

    D4 600VR f/6.3 1/320s ISO 1600 SB900 fill with beamer I was as low as possible at this location

    Post: Selective sharpening, slight detail extractor on back, full frame

    Advice and comments always appreciated.

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    A very nice portrait of the trumpeter Randy and an excellent HA to emphasize the unusual colouring of the bill. You have certainly achieved your aim here.

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    Nicely composed! The exposure is perfect. The bill colour is sure unique

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    Good job with the fill flash, Randy, b/c it was indiscernible to my eyes. If it were mine, I'd consider taking a tad off of the bottom and adding to the top.
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    Delicate and lovely, a very interesting looking Swan.
    Maybe just a tad more contrast to make it stand out a bit more?
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    That bill is really something! Reminds me of a fancy easter egg for some reason....
    I agree with Marina's suggestion, and another consideration might be to have a bit
    more body coming into the frame, with less empty space on the left, only because
    of the bird's head angle. Flash work is subtle and pleasing.

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    Hi Randy, I like the angled pose, and you have exposed the whites very well. Love the mottled colours on the beak, water reflection on the neck. Comp wise, I would leave the bottom, and maybe add a touch to the top.

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    Sorry, I meant less empty space on the right and a bit more on the left....

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    Thanks everyone for the valuable input. This is full frame, so no more room on the left, but it would have been nice. I certainly can see a bit more above, and a bit more contrast as well.

    I appreciate your thoughts.

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    Randy Sir:
    Very very sweet image.Love the pose,details and nice water ring around him.Great composition.

    Regards,
    Satish.

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    Very well exposed image and a great composition. However, I miss some canvas from the top and maybe take some off from below. However, very nice for sure.

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    Hey Randy,
    Excellent image! Believe it or not.....I like the delicate colors in this case and may not do the contrast. Rare for me I know :).

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    A very nice portrait of an interesting individual. Perfect exposure and nice composition, Randy.

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