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    40D. 400 f5.6L wide-open. iso 640. 1/1000s. 0 exp. comp. Evening light. NR on BG. USM on duck.

    I made a tight crop as I wanted the focus to be the plumage details. Does it work? or is it too tight? All C&C welcome.

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    Hello Kausthubh,
    Expo spot on, a little more canvas on the left would be magic.

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    I like the foraging pose, the soft light, the background colors, and the little water droplets on the head. I'm OK with the crop - if it were mine, I might be tempted to crop even a bit more off the right. I wonder if the feathers on the side of the bird are a little oversharpened?

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    Great angle, sharpness, light and eye contact. I think it is an interesting crop, first I thought a vertical might work, too, but I'm not so sure about that.

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    It's those 2 little drops of water on the bridge of his nose that kills me! What a beautiful portrait. I also agree a slice more on the left would be magical.

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    I don't mind the crop, although I have to say I'm a sucker for the 3:2 aspect ratio. I LOVE the pastel colors in the background!

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    Beautiful BG and details on the duck Kaustubh. I like everything about this image.

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    Beautiful pose and details Bhai, the water droplets add well...

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    Thx everyone. I agree that the crop is a little different. I had tried different versions and thought this worked best. With the bird looking down, it was more tricky than usual. But I'll revisit the orig and try again.

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    excellent, love the pose, you sure have a nice collection of these species.
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    Very nice portrait. I like the idea of a bit tighter on the right (as viewed).

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