I am not crazy about the body going OOF, but I LOVE this shot anyway, the light, species, water, BG, detail and sharpness as well as comp, colors and open bill are all amazing! Big congratulaitons!
Your work on that morning with seldom photographed species was and is outstanding. The light here is killer. Had the kayak been a bit farther from the bird there would have been several benefits including more d-o-f and more room.
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