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    Default Fledgling Spoonbill II

    Fledgling Spoonbill
    It was nice to find a young Spoonbill that was relatively clean. They are pretty sloppy eaters at that age.
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    Tripod with Mongoose 3.5 Head

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    Very impressive, clean image, James. Love the pose, and the fledgling really pops against that green BG. There is something so delicate about these young spoonies. Just love that light pink!
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    Positively Angelic James, sweet image indeed. Exposure looks very well handled and I do like the over the should look of innocence, all sits in the frame perfectly and contrasting well against the natural green backdrop. My only very minor nit pic would be to wish for a slightly deeper dof to get the tip ,of the bill in sharper focus. { looks like you Dell laptop is quite a capable editing machine }

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    The light pink and blue around the eye against green is just awesome!

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    Beautiful subject and light on this one. Exposed very well and lots of details in the whites. Great job!

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    Excellent image sweet little one with lovely pink, very nicely exposed.Love the pose,HA,colors,smooth green BG and composition.

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    The subtle colors and sharpness and the BG make a great portrait.

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    I like the pastel colours, head turn eye contact and details.

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    Wonderful colors on the subject with a great comp and pose.
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    What a beautiful portrait!
    As noted, the colors are terrific and the coy sweet pose is perfect for the youngster.
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    James, what a gorgeous portrait. I love the pale colors and the sweet innocent expression. You got a nice clean bg as well.

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