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    This angle seems as if I captured this in the water, but in fact it was captured from a hide. Taken early morning in overcast conditions at a wetlands in Johannesburg.

    Once again, Ive taken the rotation from the ripples in the FG. If I use the ripples above the flamingo, he is definitely not looking good.

    Canon 1D Mark IV
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    ISO 800

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    Rotation looks fine to me.
    IQ is superb. The muted light serves the flamingo well.
    It is a bit tight for me, I think a tad more above and on the right would look nice.
    Dan Kearl

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    I really like this one Stuart. Same killer details as the last one. I agree with Dan about the overcast lighting. Nice feather details and the water dripping from the bill adds to the shot. Rotation looks good to me and I think the comp is perfect. Well done

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    Stu, this one is real nice, I love the IQ, great details and the comp and water drops work for me. Well done, you and Dan churn our great stuff with the 100-400 L!!!!

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    Excellent shot!!
    Terrific pose, love the water drip, details are superb, and great muted light.
    Very well done.

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    very nice Stuart,like the overcast light,details and sharpness magic,like the water running out of its bill.well done.

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    Wow, amazing shot Stu. The dripping water is the icing on the cake! Muted light works very well here. Overall fantastic shot, wish it were mine!!

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    Stuart Sir:
    Excellent image.
    Beautiful pose, love the water drip, superb details and great muted light.


    Regards,
    Satish.

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    IQ is fantastic Stuart. Love the water droplets. I wouldn't mind a little room on the bottom.

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    Beautiful! I've never seen one wading this deep -- a pleasingly different image!

    I long to see more of the reflection!

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    Thank you all so much for the kind words and feedback.

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    You have wonderful comments above, i love the details and the dripping water from the beak

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    Hi Stuart,
    The IQ and feather detail are excellent.
    Love the dripping water and super low POV.
    No nits from me!
    Gail

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    Excellent Stu, perfect detail and overcast conditions make this image a little different which I like.

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    I like the separation of head and body. Something not often seen with flamingos. Fine job.

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