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    Taken at Yellowstone last September, early evening light. All comments welcome.

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    Loverly light, foot stretch, and HA. I would suggest only a crop from the bottom. In general it is best to have a bit more above the bird than below and I see no reason not to do that here

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    Thanks, Artie. Always appreciate the insight on the crops. I get "stuck" on seeing my images a certain way and often need to get "unstuck".

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    Cindy, Really beautiful light and nice colors. I love the foot stretched out and that the head and foot are facing in the same direction.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cindy Cone View Post
    Thanks, Artie. Always appreciate the insight on the crops. I get "stuck" on seeing my images a certain way and often need to get "unstuck".
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    Agree with Arthur crop suggestion.
    I like the BG, light,pose and sharpness.
    It seems like the image need a CCW rotation

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    Amazing BG , pose and sharpness, agrred on commnet made by Guruji on crop :)
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    The pose, angle and eye contact are good, I particularly like that it shows how big their feet are and agree regarding a tighter crop. I would also tone down the whites more.

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    I appreciate the comments from everyone. Gal, I'll check about the ccw rotation, you might be right about that. Axel, thanks for the suggestion about the whites.

    Artie's crop is a definite for any future renditions.

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    Lovely light Cindy, and I like the pose with the outstretched foot. I like the colour of the water too.

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