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    Hi, this is an exceptional bird to appear in the UK. This dropped in local to me on Sunday so I could resist the chance to capture an image or two ( well nearly 400 ! ) Hope you like it.

    5D MKiii, 500 + 1.4, f7.1, 1/2000

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    It is always so much fun to photograph a visitor. Your bird here is nicely exposed and sharpened. The background is quite cluttered, yet the bird does stand out from it. I don't know if a lower angle would have been possible or would have helped in this case. Share some more!

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    Thanks Grace. Agree about the background.. Unfortunately this was the only angle I could get as I was shooting over a fence.

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    Well spotted and caught! I haven't seen one in UK let alone photographed one so well done. I suspect it wasn't a brilliant day but I wonder if a little more saturation and or Selective Colour would add a little pop.

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    Great find and nice image. Love the pose and details.

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