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    We used to call this species a Water Dikkop, now it is a Water Thick-knee:)

    Image captured in the Kruger Park in September this year, it was raining and the light wasn't great but I did my best...Just happy to add another species to my collection and be able to contribute in this Forum again!

    Nikon D4
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    Processed in LR and PP CC, exposure, curves, levels - all selectively applied, and some D/B. Sharpened for web.

    I welcome any comments and suggestions, thank you so much for taking the time to view
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    Love wet and dishevelled birds with the rain drops showing in the BG,nice stepping pose to top it off ,looks like your D4 coped well with the conditions, right up my street Gabriela like it a lot.

    Keith.

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    Love the comp. Great pose, the bird looks like we look in the rain Lovely DOF Nice colours throughout, well done Gabriela

    TFS

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    Unique looking bird, Gabriela. Beautiful capture under the rainy overcast conditions. A great surface, and BG with clear rain drops.




    Geoffrey

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    Hi Gabriela, great location and the spray and wet plumage sets the scene. The raised, poised leg is also a nice factor and also being off set too. . I might suggest a radial filter to balance out the lighter stone, all the tonal range are then quite close in relation to the rock and jars less, but just my take.

    Not sure about the 'orange' blob on the RHS, WDYT?

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    Hello Steve!

    Thank you so much for looking and for advice. I do trust your "take", always... I will sort out the stone as per your suggestion!

    I also wondered about the orange blobbie and not sure what it was, LOL... some grass, I guess? I can make it less visible if distracting:)

    He's cute, isn't he? The rocks were slippery and he was rather careful...

    Nite Steve, I so appreciate your feedback, thank you
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    He's cute, isn't he?
    Yep, were they not called something else though?

    Re the 'blob' wait to see what others may say. My thought was just another suggestion, but IMHO I feel it helps and retains the eye more on the subject.

    Your welcome.

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    Lovely vibrant shot Gabriela. They look so much like our Stone Curlews. (which were called Norfolk thick Knees at on e time ) yellowish area doesn't bother me at all.
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    Hi Gaby, love the walking pose with the raised foot, and good placement in the frame. Even though he is wet, you have still brought out the plumage detail well enough. Overall, you pretty much nailed the sharpness on the Thick knee too. Im fine with the sand on the RHS.

    Just to make you jealous, I encounter Thick knees, when walking the dogs every evening. There are about 6 of them that have made a large piece of veld close to my house as their residence.

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    Excellent walking pose captured with nice details despite the light. The rain droplets in the background add interest. Great work Gabriella.

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    Super shot lovely detail and I like the pose and composition. I haven't seen one of these but I have photographed Senegal thick knees which I guess are a little larger.

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    Thank you all so much for viewing and feedback!

    Steve, this species was known as Water Dikkop before they became Thick knees. Quite confusing right now, I just cannot get used to the birds' new names and so I have to look them up these days, it's like starting all over again. Here's a quick RP and I worked on sats only - is it better?

    Stu - I am jealous of your six Thick knees, LOL! Have you taken any images? I would love to see what the babies look like... I have more from this Kruger trip, just don't want to post them one after another:)

    And Jon, I would like to see one of your Senegal Thick knees - have you shared any yet?

    I so appreciate your comments...

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    Gabriela yes I have posted some, I will see if I can find another - just for you!

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    Hi Gabriela, I think that helps, light is more 'balanced', WDYT?

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    Awesome, Jon! Meanwhile, I will see if I can find some of your previous posts of these little chaps:)

    And you were right, Steve! Oh well, but you are always right, at least in my eyes.

    Have a good night, Gentlemen
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    I like the setting, walking pose, rain drops and repost improves an already fine image. Well done Gabriela!

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    Thank you Jim, kind of you to comment, really appreciate it

    Kind regards,
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    Hi Gabriela
    Yes I think the second much better
    JohnR

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