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    I captured this image in my backyard. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

    Nikon D500
    Nikon 500mm F/5.6 VR AF-S ED PF HH
    1/400 F/11 Matrix Metering EV 0 ISO 2200 Auto 1 WB, image captured at 500mm
    Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2021 and Neat Image for noise reduction
    Cropped slightly for composition and presentation
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    Super shot Jo, I really like the composition. I feel the background green is a little dominant maybe tone it down and a little less vibrant. The gecko maybe give a little boost with some subtle Clarity and Texture. Prior to sharpen for web try one brush of sharpen (low value) on the gecko, it may help to make it pop a little bit more. I think this is a really good image worth pursuing to optimise.

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    I agree with the comments.

    I like it, but needs more sharpening.

    TFS

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    Beautiful image very well done. Love the composition with excellent details on the leaf and the gecko. Looks sharp enough for me. yes, some details on the gecko can help.

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    Love how the gecko is in the leaf like that. The background is killer. Nice framing. Like the pose on the gecko as well.

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    Lovely image design Joe, very well captured

    Agree with Jon, BG a bit strong and competes with the leaf, easy fix for you.

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    Gabriela Plesea

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    Finally got back here, actually I forgot I posted this image. Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, much appreciated.
    Joe Przybyla

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    Hello Mr. Przybyla! I trust you are doing well. I miss seeing you at the "B". I love the composition. These are some of my favorite subjects. These are the Cuban Brown Anole lizards that are so dominant down here...always such willing participants for photo sessions. I really like the clean background.

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