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    Photographed this "first" for me from a small boat on a private lake.

    All comments most welcome...

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    very nice low angle and pose, solid choice of EC to get the dark feathers.
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    Good job, Morkel. These things always seem to move so fast. Nice and sharp, nice light and detail in the dark plumage. The reds of the legs and eye are lovely and I like the water on the lily pad.
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    I like the warm colours, and good job on bringing out the detail on the dark plumage. Lovely low perspective, and I like the OOF edge of the lily pad surrounding the feet. Well captured mate.

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    thanks for the kind feedback Stu, Tony & Arash
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    Love the action and lighting in this capture and the eye contact is beautiful. The low angle really adds so much to this image. Well done Morkel. Congratulations !!

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    Super exp and I love the light Morkel

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    appreciate the time taken to view and comment Dumay & Judy...
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    Great angle Morkel and good eye contact.

    The bright patch in the water LHS BKGR is a little distracting. It could be removed quite easily by a man of your skills.

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    Well done Morkel. Love the red eye and there are tons of details in the feathers. An incredible little crake I reckon! :)

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    thanks Austin & Akos...

    Austin I will work on that bright patch later today :)
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    Super image Morkel! Great low angle and light. Agree with Austin regarding bright patch, but not a major fault.

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    Beautiful pose, loved the expo and angle too Bhai...

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    thanks Mark & Kiran...
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    Fantastic light, low angle and details on the plumage. The eye is really nice and I love the leg´s position. Well done!

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    appreciate the kind comment, Juan!
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