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    Toft Newton Reservoir, Lincolnshire, UK. 20/04/13

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    Nick:

    He pops very well from the pale blues, like the raised foot, with foam.

    Are the slight horizontal streaks in the upper background from rain,spray?

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    Thanks Randy. The streaks are from spray from the reservoir, do you think I should have removed them?

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    Nick the bird stand out well against the BG as Randy mentioned, i think the spray doesn't really bother me
    I like the subtle details and the head turn of the bird, that yellow is beautiful

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    Nick:

    I am fine with the streaks, was just curious about their origin. They are subtle enough, that I don't find them distracting.

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    Nick, this is a fantastic shot. Can't fault it..

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    very nice, sharp and a great subject for a shot, the yellow has exposed nicely and love the clinging foam between the toes, smooth backdrop and all sits in the frame nicely. Though the light spray drops do not detract from the image , seeing as there are only 3 that I can see I would be inclined to remove them much as I would " dust bunnies " = just a thought

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    It looks like you put a spotlight on him!
    Very attractive with the nice IQ you always have.
    I would probably get rid of the small streaks.
    Dan Kearl

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    Very nice Nick, great setting you captured it in.

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    I love how the yellow pops out. Fine job.

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    Thanks again

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    Beautiful yellows in this image and very sharp, I like the foam and don't mind the spray drops at all.

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