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    In 2015, Geoffrey and I had a morning to kill in Lima while waiting for our mid-day flight to Iquitos and the Peruvian Amazon. We arranged for the services of a local birder/photographer/guide. I told him that my top target birds were the Inca Tern and this colorful, miniature tyrant flycatcher. Our guide met us at our hotel before dawn, and knew exactly where to find both target birds, along with a few coastal Peruvian endemics. It was a morning well spent.

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    Sounds like heaven and you took full advantage. Love the framing, perch, pose and of course subject. Spot on colors and details. TFS

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    Aptly named, I'd say....

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    Whata great looking bird perched so beautifully Bill, I also like the intersecting greens, very nice.

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    Very nice colors and expression.

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    Hi Bill, your comp suits the vertical reeds, and I have not seen this species before. Interesting middle claw/nail. Congrats on seeing your target birds.

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    Gorgeous bird. Like the framing. Not sure how large a crop, the bird is a touch soft. Looks like the focal point may have been on the reed.

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    What a great day of avian photography that was, Bill. This is a fine example. Like the inquisitive pose, and that beautiful pastel green reed background.


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    The bird is very cool and I like the grass blades,. It does look like a big crop...
    Dan Kearl

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    Well done bill....glad everything worked out for both of you...Great colours on the bird and I love the pose. The IQ on the bird seems to be suffering a little, maybe the crop...

    Will

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    Bill, this is really pleasing for me.

    Nice lush color palette with the rich greens and nice contrast in color - yellows and blues.'

    I enjoy the diagonal path of the reeds and even the rusty transitioning tip on the one.

    Only wish I can suggest might be a little more sharpness on the feet.

    PS - did you touch the eye with a little extra?

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    Thank you all. Yes, it was a somewhat large crop.

    Brian, I wondered who would be first to comment on the eye. I hesitate to admit: I tried something that I hadn't tried before (and probably shouldn't again). In an effort to have a better sense of eye contact, I moved the pupil back in the eye. Not totally successful. Here's the original without the eye work.

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    Neat looking bird. The diaganol perch is nice. Now i see both versions. The eye does look a little funny in the first frame.

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