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    Default Roadrunner 3/4 portrait

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    Captured at Bosque. I had chased this one up and down the road, looking for a good shot. Suddenly he popped up about 15 feet away and filled my frame.

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    Lovely details, Kerry. I like the BG and the fact that some of the vegetation is visible as it highlights the appropriateness of the birds colour for the habitat. The eye is impressive - wonder if it could stand a little more selective sharpening.
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    I like the eye contact and don't mind the vegetation at the bottom and only wish the brownish area in the BG were not there since I find it a bit distracting.

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    Kerry, Roadrunners are so awesome looking. Nice details and comp. Very nice looking eye and I agree w/ Tony maybe a bit more sharpening on it. Nicely done.

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    Second excellent RR shot in three days on this forum. This is one cool bird for us Africans! Love the eye, its giving you a twice-over, Sir!

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    Removed obvious purple color cast using Robert O'Toole's average blur color balance trick at 100% (rare...)
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    Thank you sir!
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    You are most welcome :)
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    Kerry, I really like the ruffled neck feathers and detail. Art's adjustments make it even better. Well done.

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    Wow, I don't believe I've ever seen a pic of a roadrunner. Nice pic Kerry. Thanks.

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