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    Ive just returned from a 10 day stay in Cape Town. The weather wasnt great, but at least my batteries are recharged. This image was taken in the Milnerton Lagoon, a suburb of Cape Town, on the only morning that I saw blue sky and sunshine.
    They were quite a few Flamingo's just enjoying feeding in the lagoon. As most of them were bunched up, I tried to single out individuals so as to get a clear shot of the drooling water. A lower angle wasnt possible, and just couldnt get a perfect reflection either. I chose this image first off, as the feathers were being ruffled in the wind to add a bit of interest.

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    Stuart Sir,
    Excellent image with very nice composition. I like the ruffled feathers,curves of neck with water droplets,dripping water from the bill.
    Love the feeding pose,great details in feathers,water rings around the legs and dripping water,beautiful blue water,nice lights and colors.


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    Hello Stuart.
    Well glad you returned home safely.
    Terrific shot.
    Love the water drip, very nice light, love the ruffled feathers, and excellent details.
    Very well done.

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    Stunning image Stuart! The sharpness and IQ are unbelievable, and the droplets are icing on the cake!
    Cheers, Greg

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    That's quite some " S " bend in the neck, agree the ruffled feathers add more interest and further emphasizes the sharpness, love the "string of pearls " water drops, blue water is of a lovely color

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    Glad to see you back posting and glad you had a nice trip.
    This is a lovely shot. IQ is excellent.
    The water drip is what makes it for me.
    Like the ripples and the ruffled back feathers too.
    Gail

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    Thanks for all the feedback everyone.

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    Lovely image! Excellent techs and the water drops and ruffled feathers are wonderful additions!

    Would like to see a bit more room at the bottom if you have it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Milicia View Post

    Would like to see a bit more room at the bottom if you have it.
    Thanks Mike. I do have more room at the bottom, but found the reflection distracting, as it wasnt uniform at all - sort of like a whole lots of squiggles in the water.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuart Bowie View Post
    Thanks Mike. I do have more room at the bottom, but found the reflection distracting, as it wasnt uniform at all - sort of like a whole lots of squiggles in the water.
    Just seemed a little tight for where I imagine the feet would be but sounds like you made the right tradeoff with the reflection.

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    Another nice Flamingo shot Stuart. You are racking up good folder of Flamingos! This one has it all. The pose with the blown feathers, the exposure, the detail and the water drip make for a near perfect capture. Well done!

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    Super shot Stu, I like the timing. the ruffled feathers are a good idea. The water droplets and the super exposure all adds up to a very pleasing image.

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    Wow!! I love this image. Aside from the perfect technicals, it just has beautiful lines and balance. And there's so much to ponder and appreciate as you look more: the water droplets, the ripples, the wind-blown feathers. So nice. Congrats.

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    Beautiful and colorful image.

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