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    I was having a look through some old files from a couple of years ago and found this one I'd missed from a stay on the island of Skomer in Wales. Taken on old gear now so would be better IQ nowadays, but hopefully the pose rescues things a bit.

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    Mike old gear maybe but there is not a lot wrong with this as far as I can see,blacks and whites looks good and plenty of detail,that's a great calling pose.

    Keith.

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    SH, calling pose, and EXP all perfect. The BKGR? Not so perfect.
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    Great looking calling pose with clean details and exposure. Well done Mike
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    Lovely pose from this Puffin, the colours are amazing.

    Well exposed and nice detail, I would be tempted to crop a wee bit tighter if this were mine - I think the IQ is great and would handle it, it would also help create a cleaner BG.

    A very pleasing image, Mike - thank you for sharing.

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    agree with above comments on great exposure and beautiful colours

    IQ is top notch and the beak and yellow inner mouth really draw in the attention

    TFS

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    Love the calling pose and sharp details. You handled black and whites well here TFS
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    Great control of blacks and whites Mike. Fab looking pose. Nice detail and sharpness is spot on.

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    Mike, Nice image of one of my favorite birds, unique pose also.

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