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I updated the title, but it still says Sharp-tailed grouse, can the moderator fix it ?
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Do you think the bird is too big in the frame? I got greedy and crawled close to the bird. I could not take my TC off and I have fully in the mud and could not place it in the mud.
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I changed the title for you. I don't think it is too big n the frame. Borderline maybe, but still OK. I could see it more to the left of the frame, or more room added in front though. As perfect a reflection as one would want, and the overall golden tones re very nice. Sharp-tailed Sandpiper is a great bird anywhere in N.A. - but what distinguishes this one from a Pectoral?
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Love the pose, reflection and colors. Especially love muddy fun sandwiched between killer FG and BG. TFS
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Sharp-tailed Sandpiper can be distinguished by its rufous cap and distinctive white eye-line. Adults in breeding plumage are heavily spotted overall. Non-breeding plumage is lighter gray and less boldly streaked.
I found the above online. This location had one pectoral sandpiper (Injured) and this one so I could see the differences.
Last edited by Krishna Prasad kotti; 11-08-2020 at 11:52 AM.
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This is a mega-rarity in North America. Love the sharpness and the light. For my taste, the bird is too centered. The photo is beautiful but the mud on the bill is not :)
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Love that perfect reflection and the gold colours.
The rufous cap is so perfect- are they all this perfect?
I like your crop but could see a version with the bird moved to left of frame allowing for a bit more room in the front.
As a personal preference, I wish the base of the bill wasn't so muddy for esthetic reasons but from a behavioral standpoint it tells a story.
Gail
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Krishna, a first for me and beautifully processed. The contrast is great to my eye and whites look super!
That reflection!? Heck yes, it's almost like a comic movie scene with one world above and another below.
While it might not be one that wins a contest due to the mud I am good with it for the sake of the story, as Gail mentioned. Also agreed, moving subject left a bit could help.
Very well done my friend!
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Congratulations on getting such a rarity. Love the light and colors including the golden background. The reflection is amazing. I agree that a bit less room on the left, more on the right would be more to my personal taste. A stunning image of a great bird.
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I really like it...without the mud on the bill and legs...I would like it better...Well done Krishna, good work..
Will
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