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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Photographed on Machias Island off the Maine shore last weekend.



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    Love the composition. Perfectly controlled exposure, which is not easy on Machias.

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    Ditto Grace's comment above. Any half way decent image of these guys is an a accomplishment on Machias Seal Island. I do like the other portrait style you did better, but this one still is good. Just wish for a bit more detail around the eye, but still OK.

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    Great work, Axel. At first glance (while rushing) I thought, "needs more room at the top and less at the bottom"... but after taking a second, I really like the composition that you've created. It just feels good. :) Excellent work with the exposure and capturing so much detail. Have a feeling that viewing this at a larger size would show off the eye much better. Love the background!

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    Wow. Awesome detail. And the eye is not that bad either. I love the colors here. Very sharp and well composed.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Sharna

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    Oh this is a stunning image. Fantastic composition and exposure. Beautiful!

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    Hi Axel!

    This is awesome! Adding to all the positives above, I love how all the angles come together on this! Congratulations!

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    Wel done in tough light. A wonderful pose and COMP. Lightening the iris is an option; their irises are buffy gold in soft light.
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    Wow this is a real beauty for all the reasons mentioned above Axel. Really love the composition of this capture. Congratulations Axel on a beautiful image !!!

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    A very nice example of a god job on a difficult to expose subject. You did it very well Axel. The pose of the bird is majestic and love the soft and creamy background. the only thing I do not like so much is the light colored rock. I would prefer a darker perch.

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