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    Default roseate spoonbill

    I took this at the end of the day, laying in the mud as low as I can.

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    Sharp, prefect exposure, nice low angle, and an inquisitive pose. Well done.
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    Beautiful image Lorant.

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    I bet you couldn't get much lower Lóri!
    Well done mate, just a beautiful, simple image of a stunning bird in a great pose.
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    Excellent love the pose, low angle and the dreamy background too, well done.

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    Love the nice DOF and good details, dreamy sort of look.

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    very nice capture

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    Beautiful image Lorant! I like the low angle, BG, HA and great pose.

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    Absolutely beautiful, Lorant. Thank you for sharing.
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    What a great pose. Love the colours throughout on this fab image.

    Well done Lorant

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    Beautiful composition, colours, and the pose of the subject is just wonderful.

    I like everything about this image: well exposed, processed and presented - congratulations Lorant!

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    Lovely pastel colours and perfect low POV make this a definite winner

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