Nice showing the speculum. The face could use a bit of selective sharpening and you might wish to work on some of the specular highlights on the face and the base of the bill.
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I can see the 7D MkII, with that lens and extender continue to deliver :) I am quite pleased with that combination as well, David.
I do notice a little softer focus on the face as Arthur pointed out. I am sure being limited to center point AF when the extender is on, did not make matters easier in this shot. I have found it challenging to be real quick with BBF and recompose when the wings are flapping ;) Certainly is fun though :)
I quite like the pose of the bird and perspective. The BG water is pretty good, considering the apparent strong sunlight.
I am undecided about the bubble / wavelet immediately in front of the bird. Just wanted to mention my eye was drawn to it.
Lovely flapping pose, great light and colors. Specular highlights don't bother me at all. I would rather see a tad more room on top if you have it and less on the bottom.
In a flap.
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