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  1. 05-07-2008, 04:05 PM #1
    Steve Maxson
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    This photo of a Horned Grebe was taken last week on a nearby lake. These birds have the strangest eyes! 40D, 500 f/4 +1.4X, 1/1600, f/7.1, ISO 400. I cloned a few specular highlights. Comments are welcome.
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  2. 05-07-2008, 04:09 PM #2
    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Great details and exposure control. I might put the bird a bit higher in the frame.
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  3. 05-07-2008, 05:39 PM #3
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    I am in agreement with Axel on this one for placement. Other then that, position of head, BG, light and exposure all look just right.
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  4. 05-07-2008, 07:00 PM #4
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    Compo is OK with me, great looking face and good soft light, congratulations!
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    Pretty damned good for all of the reasons mentioned above. Love the combo of rufous and blue and the detail in the crest. Agree about their weird eyes. De-SATing the red about 10 points and then darkening the pupil often helps.
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  6. 05-07-2008, 08:17 PM #6
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    A well done image! excellent detail and colors!
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