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    This image was created at Monteuzma National Wildlife Refuge in Tyre, New York on 6/16/19 at 10:07AM. Image processed in Lightroom and Photoshop.

    Hand held, 4x5 crop.

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    I would perhaps temper those greens John, in doing so you get a lot more depth & detail, adding to the layering of the image. The water droplets on the plumage are great, but having more streaks to add to the atmosphere would I feel be the icing, so drop your SS in this instance. Could also benefit from some more selective USM. Good to se you out in the rain.

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    The rain drops are nice, I would take some off the bottom and left side for a tighter crop de-emphasizing the perch..
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    I love a good rainy-day image, and this one is indeed good. i agree with Steve that I wish there were even more rain drops falling, but at least the RWB is adorned with plenty of water beads!

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    John, a pretty frame. Great suggestions above and I agree, a bit of selective sharpening and reducing the green highs would help a bunch.

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    We can add additional sharpness to the bird.

    Green vegetation looks nice.
    Last edited by Krishna Prasad kotti; 07-07-2020 at 11:54 PM.

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    Nice frame John, The Blacks look good. Excellent drops on the feathers, and I like the way the tail is visible.
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