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    Date/Time05-Nov-2009 15:00:30
    MakeCanon
    ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
    Flash UsedNo
    Focal Length560 mm
    Exposure Time1/1250 sec
    Aperturef/8
    ISO Equivalent640
    Metering Mode (-1)

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    abdulghani:

    An interesting, sharp image of a nifty critter. The clean background sets off this little bird as if it were a trophy.

    But I'd give the little bird more headroom, and a bit more space to look into.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Norm Dulak

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    beautiful image , lovely compo , HA and exposure , sharpness looks spot on , only wish for better perch
    nearly missed to mention killer BG
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    Really lovely BG - did you do anything to get the colours so smooth?
    I agree with the other comments entirely; the major stumbling block is probably the perch since the borders could easily be pushed out with your BG.

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    thanks for your honest comments which are a booster for my future work.

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    You just did a great job here with exposure, details and sharpness. I love the BG. Do think the bird needs a bit more room especially on top.

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    Beautiful details and sharpness. Exposure looks good too. I might give it a bit more room up top. Not fond of the perch.

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    Hi Abdulghani: Very sharp and well-exposed with a nice, smooth background. It looks like the light might have been trying to sneak up on you on this one but you handled it well. I don't have any stonechats in my files so this is a treat. The shot seems a little tight too me and although I don't always mind an artificial perch, this one doesn't have much going in the aesthetics department. Thanks for posting.

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    Naet subject and a great background.

    The angled perch is a bit distracting along with it's not quite naturalness :)

    The eye is nice and sharp, the wiskers under the chin look sharp, but to my eyes, the rest of the feather detail could stand just a touch more sharpening.

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    Hi Abdul,
    I too would add a little on top and am not fond of the perch, but I love the bird and the way that you have handled the exposure and the BG.
    Best,
    Nicki

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    Thanks to all of you for your comments.

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