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    I found some cooperative Tree Swallows last week. I took this picture as he was stretching his wing. Let me know what you think.
    Canon EOS 7D Canon EF600mm f/4 IS L USM with Canon 1.4x II teleconverter
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    f/8 @ 1/640sec

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    Rodney:

    Impressive wing for such a little guy. Nicely exposed.

    I wish the back wing was a bit sharper, since it is such an important component of the image. I know you were already at f/8, but if time allowed, it might have been interesting to push it up a bit. You might have been able to push up the ISO to get a bit more flexibility here.

    I usually like to frame fairly loose, but might consider a very small, 20% or so crop in from the left.

    Cheers

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    I like the crop as presented. I do agree with Randy regarding the "softish" back wing. I think f/11 or f/16 might have worked. Love that background and perch. Super pose of the bird, and well done on the exposure.

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    I think this is great. The back wing doesnt bug me to much at all. I think the exposure, detail and BG are great. Nicely done Rodney!

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