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    I captured this image along Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Merritt Island, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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    1/2000 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV +2/3 ISO 500 Auto 1 WB, image captured at 400mm (600mm 35mm equivalent)
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    Love the emanating rings and the detailed view of this beauty. Great getting the splash of blue. TFS

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    Nice view of this teal. I like those ripples in the water. Framing is right on.

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    Image design perfect. The colors look too dense to me, and the head looks as if it might have been over-lightened. For the repost I pulled up the curve, did some eye doctor work, and sharpened the head a bit. The head still looks funky to me.

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    I like the image design as well, but I do think the OP is too contrasty. The raised back feathers, folded wing, and splayed tail make for some fun geometrics.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Image design perfect. The colors look too dense to me, and the head looks as if it might have been over-lightened. For the repost I pulled up the curve, did some eye doctor work, and sharpened the head a bit. The head still looks funky to me.

    with love, artie
    Thanks Artie for viewing and commenting. I'll give your suggestion a go.
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    Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, much appreciated.
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