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    Default Namaqua Dove (Oena capensis), Mashatu, Botswana

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    Canon 40D, Ef500+1.4x, ISO 200, 1/800 at f7.1, Ap, pattern metering

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    Beautiful bird, I don't think I have seen this species before. I like the perch, angle and eye contact, would give it a bit more room top and bottom and tone down the perch a bit. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming!

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    nice looking bird with beautiful pose,another vote for a bit more room to the bottom

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    Default Added a bit at top and bottom

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    Thanks for the critique - I have added a bit at top and bottom.

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    The repost looks better! I removed some of the branches and leaves and saved it as sRGB.

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    Hi Michael,
    Love the repost - beautiful bird and I love the BG!
    Best,
    Nicki

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    Lovely pose and bird.

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    A loverly bird, a nice repost by Axel, a great job of EXP control and of revealing the detail in the blacks. The size of the thorns somewhat overpowers the bird.
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    lovely details and expo, I have never seen this before
    Axel's repost looks best
    TFS

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