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    I took this one the other day. Normally I just scare them away but this one had a really healthy looking coat and posed for me. I have not been able to get out much lately so this guy is it for my wildlife photography. As always C & C welcome

    Exif: Canon 7D : 100-400 lens : F/6.7 : 1/250sec : ISO400 tripod used, Full frame

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    Hi David, when posting we require the Exif data from the image, I will add it into your OP for you. You may also like to read the information under Critique in he link below, as it does help us to help you.

    http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...m-Time-to-Time

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    Hi David, these are good subjects to get your skill-set honed on, endearing at times and with the right pose, they can even look cute, although personally I prefer the Reds, with their winter ear tuffs.

    I like the pose and framing and you have a clean BKG which makes a big difference when you tend to go for 'portraits' as there is nothing competing or distracting. Good detail and the whites are not blown, but just enough detail. Techs look good, I might have gone to f/5.6 but that's just me. Just try to keep as much SS as possible, but being on a tripod was good, but may restrict your reaction time. You might want to add a little more sharpening, not much, but perhaps a hint more, likewise opening the eye up a little brings a little more detail out. Like the detail around the eye and the corner isn't clogged, all nice and clean. On a side profile like this, just put that focus point bang on that eye, that is your goal.

    Oh and one small request 'It would be great if you would add your thoughts to others' images. We recommend that you post comments on at least 3-5 other images each time you post an image of your own. It helps us all get to know and learn from each other'.

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    Hi David, good detail and clean BG, cute subject, good comp. My initial thought is that you could sharpen the head just a tad more. TFS. Loi

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    Hi David - nice details and pose. The portrait comp was the right way to go here. Good advice and suggestions above. Shooting local wildlife or at a zoo is a great way to improve field and pp skills. Looking forward to seeing more of your wildlife shots.

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    Nice portrait David. I agree with the comments above.
    To me the squirrel face looks slightly soft - perhaps one round of light sharpening to the eyes/muzzle will be enough. I don't think it's a DOF issue as you were on a big enough aperture but I think it's a shutter speed issue. When I used the 7D I had to make sure my SS was enough as the sensor is a bit fickle and picks up camera shake quite easily.
    Looking forward to more of your photos (local wildlife is great) and also you builds on the posts of others
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    Nice clean shot well exposed good colours, my only suggestion is a little more sharpening. My guess is the focus point was on the shoulder??

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    Looks OK to me. You got the paws sharp too! - they twitch a bit to say the least.
    John

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