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    This GBH was watching the sun come up at Anhinga Trail. I liked what the side-lighting did for the texture of his wing feathers.

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    Mike- This is a beautiful portrait in golden light. The sharpness is excellent especially around the all-important eye. The only thing I would suggest is running some selective noise reduction on the blue BG.

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    I Iike this magic golden eye and the deep/blue bg!

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    Magnificent light, comp and colours! Congratulaitons!!

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    Great portrait, I like the composition, details and light. Maybe a bit NR on the BG.

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    Perfect example how lighting means so much. Impressive image...

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    Lovely light, detail and peaceful pose. Agree re NR on the BG. Maybe a tad more room at the bottom to avoid clipping the tip of the one plume.
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    Wonderful light, nice COMP, and yes to BKGR NR. TYou were working only slightly off angle to the light which looks as if it is coming over your right shoulder.
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    Artie, you are "right on" about the light angle. Thanks to all for the helpful comments!

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    Nice feather texture and great lighting.

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    Herons have amazing plumage which is superbly show in great detail in this image..

    Nice work.
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    Very good first level, sharpness and light fantastic.
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