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    I captured this image a few years ago at Ft. Desoto County Park in Pinellas County, Florida. When I see a bird like this I wonder why so many colors, why not just brown, gray or black? Why is the bill orange, the eye yellow with a orange eye ring? I don't know. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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    Love the soft light, framing, details and of coarse that eye. TFS

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    Joe:

    I like the pose, birds angle in the frame, shooting angle.

    You could try a version with a bit more contrast on the bird, and perhaps a small crop up from the bottom. The reflection is weak enough that it doesn't add, and the brightness a bit distracting.

    My understanding is that most bright plumage features are for sexual attraction. The risk from being so visible to predators is countered by increased reproductive opportunities.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Stout View Post
    Joe:

    I like the pose, birds angle in the frame, shooting angle.

    You could try a version with a bit more contrast on the bird, and perhaps a small crop up from the bottom. The reflection is weak enough that it doesn't add, and the brightness a bit distracting.

    My understanding is that most bright plumage features are for sexual attraction. The risk from being so visible to predators is countered by increased reproductive opportunities.

    Cheers

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    Hi Randy, thank you for viewing, commenting and suggesting a way to improve the image. Here is a edit with the contrast on the bird raised. I think it looks better. WDYT?
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    Yes, I like it.

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