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    Alexander Koenders
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    In Holland it's rare to see a Barn Owl at daytime. I was lucky to see one and to put it on a photograph.

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    Classic portrait - soft light, great eye contact, lovely OOF background and super sharp - well done:)

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    Lovely shot Alexander. The eye contact is great, the BG as well and the bird is even better. I am a little confused by the perch, it seems as if its feet aren't really holding on to the perch, how is it staying on there?

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    Elegant! I like everything about this one, Alexander. I also noticed the feet and am curious about how the bird is grasping the perch.

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    He is standing on top of a broken peace whil at the bag a other part is growing to the bag.
    Here you can see a photo taken by a friend of mine of the same bird from a difrent angel.
    http://www.deeldenatuur.nl/index.php...2_itemId=11095

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    The teardrop patterns are showcased nicely here. A little more head turn would be nice but he did not so...Do you think it might stand some more contrast or selective curves adjustment for more pop? Maybe it is just a personal preference. Very nice as is however.

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    That is one excellent Owl. Love everything about it.

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    Excellent in all respects,nice work Alexander

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    very beautiful, alexander. i love it too!!

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    Wow!! fascinating!!

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    That has got to be one of the sharpest owl images I have ever seen. I'd agree about popping the curves or contrast just a wee little bit. Other than that...super image!

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    Wonderful as presented. Love the perch also...

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    This is precious, Alexander, great pose, the detail in the upper body feathers looks like embroidery, clean background and perch. Maybe a little more space at left.

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    Alexander Koenders
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    i wish

    Quote Originally Posted by Fabs Forns View Post
    This is precious, Alexander, great pose, the detail in the upper body feathers looks like embroidery, clean background and perch. Maybe a little more space at left.
    i wish i had some space a the left:D ther was a ditrty broun thing standing.

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    And to have it with a very clean BG, great image, and great contrast of colors.

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    Great picture, awesome subject. Love the details and colors.

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    Vincent Grafhorst
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    What a beauty! You were lucky indeed and you made the most of your opportunity, well done.

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    Oh this is nice. A species I lust after. Gorgeous.

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