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    As I mentioned yesterday, the females of this species is very cute, today I am presenting the male.

    As we can see there is sexual dimorphism in this species but is one of those exceptions where both individuals are handsome.

    Canon 30D
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    ISO 200
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    Pop up flash at 0
    f/5.6 (very bad!)
    1/30 sec. (also very bad!)
    Not too sure if I focused on the back or where!:confused:

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    Last edited by Juan Carlos Vindas; 04-30-2009 at 07:56 PM.

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    I like the head angle and clean BG and would sharpen the plumage on the back a bit less.

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    Juan:

    Agree with Axel about the sharpening. The feathers on the back are starting to get a grainy look from the sharpening.

    For my taste, the image is just a bit bright as presented, and I would try to tone down the brightest spots on the right middle.

    In a perfect world, I wish the stick wasn't standing up behind him.

    Really, a lovely bird.

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    Juan:

    I took the liberty of a couple of tweaks on your image.

    The main work was to tone down the background a bit.

    I also did some minor work on the extra reflections in the eye.

    Just an option for you to consider. I do think it helps the bird stand out a bit more.

    Randy

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    Hi Randy.

    Very nice treatment, I agree with you and Axel about sharpness. I guess sharpness is becoming an issue for me, I don't find a good way on how to apply the right amount.

    The eye also looks better now.

    Thank you for your input.

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    Juan -
    agree with Alex and Randy's comments
    can i ask where the photos were taken in CR - where they near a feeder?
    PH

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    Hi Peter.

    The pictures were taken in the Heredia province, in a place called ''El Plastico'', in the locality of Sarapiqui. This is in the middle elevations and these birds love it there since there is plenty of food for them.

    I took the pictures from a sort of ''house-made blind'', I will upload a picture later if you promise not to laugh.

    No, there was no feeder, I was very lucky tough.

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    If anything, the light blobs in the BG are a little, little, distracting, but the bird is stunning, very sharp and has a great pose. You could touch up the tip of the broken off twig to the left of the bird. Well caught buddy. Lovely male.

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    A striking bird. Such vibrant colors. Nice pose you captured. Focus looks ok to me. Sharpening mentioned. I'd also like to see it a little darker but that's personal taste. Nice job at that speed.

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    Amazing colours shown on this guy, and a great head angle. Nit covered on oversharpening, and I find the highlight in the BG a little distracting, but can be easily fixed.

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    Excellent pose and eye contact - stunning bird.

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