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    Canon 40D
    100-400mm @ 400mm
    1/1000 sec, f/7.1
    Mode: Av
    Metering: Evaluative
    ISO: 1000
    AF mode: AI Servo AF
    Drive: Continuous (high): frame 1
    White balance: Auto
    Flash: Off
    Taken in the Western Cape
    All comments and crits welcome and appreciated

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    Looks like the Cape is treating you well Kobus. Excellent exposure on those blacks, and like the posture. That BG reminds me of a rietvlei BG.

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    I like the balancing act pose, composition, BG and sharpness. Noise level looks good especially at this high ISO.

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    Like the pose & composition. BG not too shabby & exposure spot on with good blacks & detail. Great capture!

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    I like this one alot Kobus, very well done. I like the soft colours of the BG and perch, not to mention the neat pose too :-)

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    Super action capture and great detail. Well exposed
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    Stunning Kobus! Love the open wings and light here. Great BG too! Good detail on the blacks.

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    Sweet shot Kobus! Excellent details, pose and bg.

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    LOve the pose, the light, perch, BG and especially the eye!!!! Congrats!!!

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    Great posture, light, background and sharpness. Well done! details in the blacks very well captured

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    Thx all for the great comments appreciate it lots

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