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    Default Red-necked phalarope

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    I hope some of you will post for the theme.
    I took this in Iceland last year. Dark and cloudy day.
    I know that most will find the BG too distracting but I like the grasses and the starburst pattern.
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    Canon 1 DX, 600mm and 1.4 x converter. Taken while sitting in pond with waders on and covered by my "quik camo" sheet
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    Love the pose, the splash and the BG. TFS

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    Gail:

    I like the bird's pose, action, splashing. The bg is a bit distracting. Lowering the luminosity of the background might help to make it recede a bit more visually. Just an option.

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    Splish Splash. Great bathing action. I like Randy's RP.

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    Thanks Randy. I agree that it looks a lot better. Duh...I should have seen that for myself!

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    Love this one Gail. Such a great pose and the action is great. I don't mind the BG, but I do like Randy's RP. These birds are so beautiful. I'd be thrilled with this frame. TFS

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    The splashing is great. Low angle is right on. Nice how you can make out the grasses in the background.

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    I can totally relate on your favorites not being your best. I have lots of those too!! A fun frame for sure. This individual was perfectly angled towards you.

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    I like it Gail not so concerned with the background as the water droplets take away from the grasses, Bird looks great and sharp. TFS

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    I like the OP, the BG is nice I think, I saw them in Iceland in ponds just like this.
    Fun pose, I think Randys is too dark.
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    Good behavioral and habitat scene. My first reaction was that the face and head were a bit dull.
    A bit of dodging there would help perhaps.

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    Yeah, the BG isn't perfect, but the low angle and splash really make this shot. It has a truly natural feel to it, and the bird is giving you a great look. Phalaropes are wonderful. I see them on the ocean all the time during the non-breeding months.

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