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    Default Roseate Spoonbill

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    I captured this image along Wild Bird Trail off 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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    Cropped for composition and presentation
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    Good timing with the water droplets Jo. Colours look beautiful, I am guessing the sky is putting a blue colouration in the water and also onto the bill.. I like the red fringe along the neck - can't say I recall seeing that previously.

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    Hi Joe ... a very nice colorful profit of this nice bird species .
    Details and sharpness are looking very good .
    Personally I think the blues a bit strong and the comp is a wee bit tight , needs more space to the right IMHO .

    TFS Andreas

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    Dear Joe,

    This is a very colourful and vibrant image with lots to look at, Spoonbills are such amazing looking creatures!

    Framing looks good and I like the colours on the subject. IMHO a tad more sharpening needed on the head and bill and I agree with Andreas regarding blues in the water, a tad too strong.

    Great timing and nice pose from the bird, well seen and captured

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    Gabriela Plesea

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    Nice colours throughout here Joe..I like the pose you captured with the bill touching the water.

    Will

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    I like the intimate view of the feeding pose and water dripping off the bill - nice touch. The comp could be perfected as right now it is a bit awkward IMO. Certainly more room needed at right. There is also a bit of ghosting along the top of the head, perhaps from masking to blur the BG? Vivid colous though, and a great look at the face and head colours and textures.

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    Thanks everyone for viewing, commenting, and suggesting improvements. After reading your suggestions I revisited the image using your suggestions. Here is a repost.
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