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    I captured this image at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. The convention is that for a flight image the wings should be fully raised or lowered for the best image, but I like this pancake pose because of the flared primary feathers. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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    "Except when the bird is angling 45 degrees towards you" to quote someone I know very well. Love the post and the clouds. Some might find the BLUE a bit over the top; I am not sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    "Except when the bird is angling 45 degrees towards you" to quote someone I know very well. Love the post and the clouds. Some might find the BLUE a bit over the top; I am not sure.

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    Hi Artie, I think I know that person you are quoting. I can lower the blue, I didn't do anything to raise it. Will see what others say. Thank you for viewing and commenting.
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    Thanks and good plan Joe. Heck, even straight at the camera with flat wings can work -- we all need to be careful about absolutes :)

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    The light clouds are a nice touch. The pancake pose does work well here. Like the composition as well.

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    Can Bosque be right around the corner? I know you grabbed this guy at Circle B, i like the open beak, clouds and HA, way to go Joe!

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    The spread primaries also help with added interest in the pose. I'm not sure about the fully central placement of the subject, but I do love the clouds all around it.

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    The open beak and the clouds make the image, not the wing position. Well done
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    Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.
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