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    Okay, had a few different views and head turns on this guy and I recently posted a different one of this same bird. If you remember the other photo, does this one work better? The only thing I was considering doing is adding some canvas up top to balance the comp.



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    Mike, I prefer this one. I agree with more room at top. I'd crop about half the space between tail and edge, then add the equivalent above. Cool pose with the flared tail!

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    I like this one too and agree with Daniel on cropping from left and adding to top. What about cropping the bottom just a bit to eliminate the "black hole" in the perch? It'll be tighter at the bottom but every time I look at the photo my eye is drawn to that area.

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    I like this pose alot and agree more room at top. Lovely details and complimentary BG!!

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    Cool pose, Mike. This looks good except for tinkering with the crop as suggested above.

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    Mike:
    One more vote for a different crop. I might be tempted to convert to a vertical crop, with more room at the top, and the bill pointing up towards the URC. Give him some room to look into, and I think it would be effective. If he was looking straight to the right, then the horizontal would perhaps be a better choice.

    Good technicals,love the yellow under the tail.

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    I got lost on that wonderfull yellow tail, I didn't know it was yellow, lovely pose, BG, light, detail and colors, I could've worked also as a vertical IMO. But love it as presented! COngratulaitons!

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    Okay guys, once again I appreciate the feedback. Kinda what I was thinking as far as adding canvas up top. Thanks for commenting!:)

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    I really like the BG and the fanned tail! It is a gorgeous bird.

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    Hi,

    Another vote for more room at the bottom. Good exposure and looks very sharp!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ákos Lumnitzer View Post
    I really like the BG and the fanned tail! It is a gorgeous bird.
    Here is how a good friend desribed this image to me....
    Looks like the ballerina with her fancy polka dot blouse and yellow skirt, and black lobster bib on :p

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    Yes Mike. It really does. That's a fab description! :) Ta. = Thanks in OZ. ;)

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    Excellent detail captured here, and what a superb OOF BG. Great image Mike.

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