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    This one from Metzger Marsh in Ohio, just down the road from Magee. This was a real challenge (and in truth, I probably shouldn't post it), but I hadn't previously captured this species. There was an intervening thicket of oof branches and leaves between me and the bird. I did my best to salvage it, and think I did reasonably well on the bird, but the perch is less satisfactory to my eye. I'd like to know if it was worth it, or if anyone has any suggestions.

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    Beautiful exposure and pose for this warbler Bill, Id be very happy with your processing, a keeper!

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    You and your Warblers Bill. I dont see what the problem is fom ylour comments. A bird with that colouration is never going to be easy. And with the conditions I reckon you did a good job.
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    Great shot of this hard to capture warbler! Nice soft background. The perch doesn't look too bad, I can see where it was worked on, but I would call it a keeper!

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    Thank you Ann, John and Michael.

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    I love the ghostly "BG" (which I guess is really a FG) -- a touch more work on the perch and it's definitely one I'd love to have.

    I'd consider maybe a slight crop top and left, just to see what it's like.

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    Thanks Diane. I guess it would benefit from a little less perch, but I didn't want to put the bird in the center. I will go back and see if I can do just a bit more on the perch; I was afraid it was becoming overworked.

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