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    Default Great crested grebe

    Canon EOS 1DMIV, Canon EF 600mm/4L IS USM
    1/1000 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1000, Gitzo GT5541LS with Wimberley Head II.

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    Lovely capture with super low angle. Wish the bird's face were angled just a tad more toward the viewer.
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    Frank,

    The low perspective in this image really draws me in. Love the details throughout. Looks like you had some nice even lighting (overcast, shade?). Perfect comp, wouldn't change a thing.

    Miguel

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    Tack sharp, great shooting angle and lovely colors. I also like that bit of a head turn.

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    nice one Frank,good low angle,tac sharp,great detail,nice soft light.thanks.

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    Hi Frank, great low angle of capture, and I like the finer detail that you have brought out. Placement works well, and maybe adding a bit to the top will work.

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    Excellent shot.
    Details are top notch, very nice muted light, and love the low shooting angle.
    Very well done.

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    Great control of exposure and killer pov

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    Love the low angle, comp and excellent details. I'd apply a warming filter.

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    Liking very much the composition in the frame as it is, highly detailed shot of these lovely birds Frank, looking very good as is with exposure etc.

    Small thought.....the eye looks a little odd, maybe sleepy ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilCook View Post
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    Small thought.....the eye looks a little odd, maybe sleepy ?
    Yes, he had slept.

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    super low angle.great detail,nice soft light.
    Very well done.

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    Frank I love the shot and the angle from which it was taken. I am casting my mind back over the last couple of years when I submitted similar images, the light was dull and a certain eminent photographer said because the light was dull it doesn't mean the bird has to be. Don't misunderstand me I don't think the picture is dull, far from it, but if you use a curves layer and select the mid point, then use the down arrow and give a few clicks, I think you will be pleased with the result.

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    super shot good detail

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