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    This is another shot I was able to capture while on Jim Neiger's boat. I added a little blur to BG as there are quite a few sticks in the background. Over-all I was pleased with the capture and would appreciate all comments. Shooting data below:
    Nikon D3
    2010:03:05 08:23:38
    200-400mm @ 340mm
    340mm (in 35mm film)
    Subject dist: 15.0m
    1/1250 sec, f/7.1
    Mode: Av
    Metering: Multi-segment
    ISO: 400
    White balance: Fine weather
    Flash: Off
    File size: 81.9MB
    Image size: 2735 x 2330
    Color space: sRGB
    Saturation: Normal
    Sharpness: Normal
    Contrast: Normal
    Color profile: sRGB
    Last edited by Doug Brown; 03-08-2010 at 04:43 PM.

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    I think that this one for detail and overall presence is nicely done. Talons are great. Eye detail and beak are good as well. Techs on this one a little different than the last (more what I would think would be correct?).
    There is a slight blur around the edge of the bird but I assume that is from the blurring of the background.

    Nice image.
    Deb

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    The bird stands out well from a busy background but there is a slight blur all around bird. The exposure and focus looks OK on my monitor.

    Dave Hassell.

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    Mac:

    the basic image quality here is a def. step up from the previous post. As pointed out however, the post work is spilling over onto the bird. The beak/lores area in particular looks odd.

    You are gaining on it overall:)

    Randy

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    Much better detail than the previous image Mac. A bit less contrast would help, as would confining your blur to the BG. I would also lighten the iris just a little.
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    A very nice pose, plus good sharpness and exposure. The blur has been noted - and can be fixed. :)

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    Hey Mac, great pose and sharpness tha needs to be revisited in post-processing. Hope you got a great time on Jim's boat, hope to go soon myself :)

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    Here is a repost which I think has addressed most of the problems, although there still seems to be a problem between some feathers near the end of the wings which I didn't notice before I posted the image. Sorry. What does everyone think? Thank you all for your help.
    Mac
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    I'm still seeing some blurring around the entire bird Mac.
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