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    EOS R6 RF 100-500 RF 2xtc @1000 f14 1/640 ISO 1600 HH, Manual EXP, cropped for rotation and composition

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    Lovely brown tones in the image, David. Water is pretty, and the reflection adds interest. My question is why the 2x? It's killing you on light and shutter speed. I just don't think f/14 is where anyone should be for nature photography, especially standard portraits like this one. The IQ isn't there in this instance, but I'm not sure if missed focus, image degradation associated with a 2x on the zoom, or camera shake at 1000mm is to blame. I rarely use my 2x on my 600 f/4, and there are a lot of variables compounding in your instance. I think long term you're going to need to find a way to get closer rather than relying on a 2x on a comparatively slow lens.

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    Horses for courses Dorian we all have our individual preferences, I must admit if I used a Canon full frame at 600mm with 2xTC I would be using a tripod but not everyone wants to be encumbered with large and comparatively heavy kit.

    I like the image, the colours are very attractive, the reflection really adds. I think a few tweaks in the processing may help improve detail. Double checking the raw file at 100% will confirm if the sharpness/focus is bang on and as a consequence future similar images may or ma not benefit from a higher ISO.

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    David:

    I understand the temptation to use the TCs, but as Dorian mentioned, there are significant limitations in regards to image quality and exposure flexibility. I tend to shoot larger birds , and do most of my shooting from a boat, so I can move closer to my subject, even if they are in the water, so that allows me more flexibility re: focal length needs. Prime lenses are more tolerant of TCs than most zooms, but that choice is also full of compromises. I would certainly use a tripod, or at least a monopod for that focal length, except for BIF.

    I do like the colors, composition and reflection on this shot.

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    Hi David, I like the light and overall colours, pin sharp, not sure, but I still feel more SS being HH would not go a miss. Whats the large diagonal streak on the LHS?

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    Thanks to all for very valued help. Still in the testing phase on this new rig and obviously pushing too far sometimes. Easiest solution would have been to push ISO and thus shutter speed on this one. All your thoughts are very valued and helpful to me, please keep them coming. Still saving pennies for end of year prime RF glass...

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    For sure a bit more sharpening on the face for web presentation would be great here. Good light, clean reflection. I like the water texture, especially along the top. I take it you removed a branch or something in upper left corner?

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    The water color and texture and reflection make for a really nice image.
    I think the face needs to be sharpened and did you clone something out like a branch on the LHS? If yes, than I would tidy that line up
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    I like the framing. The way the bird matches the painterly water is nice as well.

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    I like the spot light against the dark BG, unfortunately the IQ isn't great. Dorian has good points, f/14 is not ideal for bird photography. I'd never use it. At f/14 you are diffraction limited so the RAW will be soft but if it is not a large crop the small JPEG you post here might be cured with more sharpening. give it a shot, another round of smart sharpen... I would personally just try to get a bit closer next time, much better results

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