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    Default Grey (Red) Phalarope



    One of the more interesting and sought after birds on the arctic tundra are the female Grey (or red, as they are called in the US) Phalarope.

    Photographed at Svalbard (arctic Norway) in early June.

    D700, 600/4 VR, 1.4x TC, f10, ISO 800, 1/1000

    Hope you enjoy it.

    // Daniel

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    Daniel:

    I like the rich colors, pose, low shooting angle, exposure and sharpness.

    I might consider trimming just a sliver off the top.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers

    Randy

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    Stunning image! Agree with Randy regarding the crop.

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    Lovely colors and details. I like it as presented.

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    Super low angle, and I like the pose. Not a species Ive seen before, and I like the light and colours. The reflection of the water on the lower chest area adds interest. This is nice and sharp too.

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    Daniel, Really nice shot. I loved every part of it. Agree with Stuart, the reflection of water adds interest. Cheers. Asif

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    You have captured an excellent pose! The image is nice and sharp and the colors in background look great.

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    Beautiful....great colors, excellent low angle and composition. Perfect catch light.

    agree with Randy on making it more pano. Thx for sharing.

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    Lovely bird, colors and presentation. Great angle and eye contact, sharp as tack, well done, Daniel.

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    I appreciate your angle and use of a narrow aperture to keep more of the bird in focus.

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    super low angle...love the colours and detail...Nicely done Daniel

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    A symphony of colours, great angle and posture, light quality superb

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    Wonderful bird and light. Thanks for sharing this beauty.

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    Daniel,
    Stunning shot, great colors and nice BG.
    I like the crop as is, would like to see Randy's suggestion.

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    I really like this. The water reflected in the feathers is nice. Sweet image.

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    cool looking bird this Bhai...

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