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    I haven't seen any images of this bird here so I thought I would post this one that I took the other day. Yes, the woodcock is centered, not an ideal HA, can't see the feet and a busy setting, but this bird is generally nocturnal and hides during the day on the forest floor blending in with the leaf litter. It is seldom seen and to get a decent image of one can be a challenge because they usually will fly off before you see them. This image is FF with some distracting BG elements removed.

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    Very good image of a difficult bird. Its European counterpart is equally elusive. The subject is sharp and well shown in nice light, very well placed in its habitat.

    I might try to crop a bit from the right, but that's minor.

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    Plusses: Sharp, great bird, EXP right on. Minuses: in addition to those mentioned in the self-critique I would add: filtered light and the large distracting branch in front of the bird.
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    Nice and clear head and eye. I like the detailed surrounding. Too bad for the green oof leaves but that is not so much distracting.

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    Jim, I really love this image. It shows a Woodcock in a very natural and pleasing setting. I only wish for a little bit more room around the bird, but I still really like this image and wish I could have a similar opportunity!

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