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    Default Black tailed godwit

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    Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
    Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
    Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
    Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
    Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
    Exposure Compensation +1/3
    ISO Speed 1250
    Auto ISO Speed ON
    Lens EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +2x III
    Focal Length 1000.0mm

    A large crop than desirable but I quite liked the elegance of the bird.
    All C&C welcome (the left wing tip is genuine - no cloning etc done)

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    This one's a beauty, Jonathan. Fabulous pose (just at the moment of lift-off?), with great detail and perfect exposure. I assume you're referring to the smudge at the top of the bird's left wing, which is probably a motion-blurred primary. I might consider a version without it, and perhaps a sliver off the bottom and added to the top. But as posted this is a very handsome capture.

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    I like it Jon, very elegant indeed. Id prefer the "smudge" gone as I am drawn to it immediately, doesn't add a thing to the gorgeous godwit. You did very well with the light you had.

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    lovely capture peak pose

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    I agree with Bill's critique. Very well done Jonathan!

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    The feathering you have caught in this shot is super,godwit caught at it's best,very nice work Jon.

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    Lovely image, Jon. Thank you for sharing.
    Joe Przybyla

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    Excellent image with lovely pose. Very artistic. Beautiful colors and composition.

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    Satish.

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    Great timing, great action.

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