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    The drakes head angle is less than optimal but they just would not play ball.

    Hand held

    OM-1 & Zuiko Pro 15-400mm with in built 1.25TC
    Focal length 500mm (1000mm FF equiv)

    ISO : 2000
    Exposure mode : Manual exposure
    Exposure compensation : -0.3 EV
    Shutter : 1/2500 sec
    Aperture : F5.6

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    Great image overall, you did well to get both birds sharp. Head angle is what it is. Love the warm autumn colours.

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    Nice colors, both birds tack sharp. Yeah, too bad the drake didn't give you a look back also.

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    You have had some good opportunities with the new lens Jon.

    Yes the RH drake looking away is a pain and I'm not sure the green adds anything at the foot??? The warm colours look nice, but is it reflect full Jon, likewise I think you could up the exposure, but you were there.

    All the best, just wasting some Highland water in a Hot Toddy.

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    Hi Jon, I like the image, both birds sharp, nice background. As other have noted a look back or different direction of the right hand bird would have been better but it rarely happens. Color palette of the image is really nice. Thank you for sharing.
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    Other folks covered the head turn issue, but this is a wonderful IF capture, especially with both sexes shown sharply. Male's neck might be a bit hot, so double check that. You might be able to open the shadows a touch, particularly on the male's right wing.

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    Hi Jon .... a very nice flight shot well executed . I do not mind the drakes head that much , but can understand folks who see this as a shortcoming .
    Processing does look very nice overall !!!! The smooth BG does look very nice with the different colors including the green in the FG .
    Personally i think there is a yellow cast across the frame , not sure if it is from the sun or your chosen WB ???!!

    Just for demo see my color approach ....

    Very nice image Jon and TFS

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    Thanks for the comments everyone, glad it was well received. Andreas, I like the repost.

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