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    Today I have been working on images I captured at the rookery at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida this past spring. This image is a Snowy Egret, the crop is unconventional but it was the only one that seemed to work for what I wanted from the image. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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    Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED shot at 400mm (600mm FFE)
    1/1250 F/5.6 Matrix Metering -1/3 EV ISO 250 AWB, camera supported by a monopod
    Post processed in Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC
    Cropped for composition and presentation
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    I really like this close up shot. Great feather details on the bird.

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    Joe:

    The comp works well for me, with a good choice on where
    to crop the body. Soft light, and background. I might lighten the subtle catchlight at the top of the pupil to give the eye a bit more life.

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    Khrishna and Randy, thank you for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.

    Randy here is an edit and repost of your suggestion regarding highlighting the faint catch light. Thanks again.
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    Hi Joe, lovely looking frame with nice detail in the whites. I like the stare on the eye and the soft light makes it look good. Blends well with the BG colours.

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    Beautiful portrait, great details and sharpness.

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    Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.
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