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    Here is another shot from the Salton Sea.
    It was early afternoon and we were shooting from the vehicle w/ bean bag mount.
    I've never gotten as close to this species as I did that day!

    Exposure: 1/1250
    Aperture: f4
    Focal Length: 500mm
    ISO: 250
    Exposure Bias: -4/3 EV
    Flash: no flash

    Thanks for looking :)

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    Congrats on getting so close :-) The low angle is surprising considering this is taken from a vehicule, and I like the various colours of the plumage you managed to capture. You've done best you could despite the strong harsh light - but notice the heavy shadows causing blocked details in some areas.

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    This is very nice Paul. I really like the bits of soil on the end of the bill and the sheen you were able to pick up in the birds wing. If this was mine I would try and clone out the little weed below the birds rump as it is a little distracting.

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    Angle, eye contact and walking pose look good. I would try to get more details in the shadows and give it a bit more space at the top.

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    As others have mentioned, this image has a lot going for it...nice raised foot, good close-up with lots details, etc. It's just the somewhat harsh light on a very complicated background that introduce elements that compete for my eye's attention. As Axel mentions, you may be able to fill in a few of the shadows and create a little less contrast in that background.

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    Lovely looking Ibis, and I like the colours on him. Super low angle, and love the raised leg. If anything, I would move him to the left a bit.

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    Agreed with the suggestions. All valid. :) I like the pose and congratulations for getting this close. Just wish you had better light, but I would also have taken the image. Thanks for sharing.

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