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    These Collared Aracari's came to the Papaya tree late in the day for dinner. At one point I could fit four of them in the frame. This is almost full frame. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

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    It's good to see three in the frame. Love to see the different poses and the colors are very nice, Jim.
    I might suggest to take a little bit off of the bottom.

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    Jim, this is a solid behavior image. I like how there aren't any distracting mergers amongst the three birds, this requires patience and timing. You can also see the faces of all three, and each one appears to be focused on the job at hand. You've also balanced the sky with the subject quite nicely. The image does appear a little flat, maybe catch lights would help?

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    Hi Jim, well exposed on these fellows, the blacks are showing nicely. I really like how the centre bird is getting stuck into the food with that large beak. Im fine with the comp as is.

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    Very cool Jim. I like the three birds sharp in the frame and the feeding behavior looks cool too. Techs look good and I like the setting and comp you chose. Well done

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    A fine behavioural image colours are excellent, you did well to get the three in good focus.

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    Three good head angles, and a fine portrayal of a feeding party at the papaya tree. To me it seems the image could use a bit more canvas at right to balance out the empty space of the sky at left.

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    It is always a good day when you get 3 birds sharp in an image. And all with good head angles.
    I am going to be opposite to everyone and suggest a much looser crop showing more of the fruit and more on the right.
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    Nice image of fantastic birds, Jim. Like the pose of the three birds and the colors in the image.

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    This is so cool to open !
    I could see nothing from the thumbnail and then....
    Three nice sharp birds on a cool plant.
    Dan Kearl

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    Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.

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