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    Bob and Denise also had posts of this day old chick. I liked this pose with its parent. After walking and tripping for several minutes it was time for a rest.
    The direct look of the chick and the "proud parent look" (or so it seems to me) reminds me of going to Sears for a family portrait. :)



    D300s 600 VR with 1.4 tc
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    Made a change - deleted original because there had been no replies.
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    Great image, pose perfect for a family photo. Great HA on both birds. I also like the sand color here a lot.
    Excellent detail in the red bill and blacks, the whites are bit flat, did you recover them?
    Very nice one.

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    Everything looks fine to me. Nice detail in the blacks and the neutrals. Nice pose by the baby. They both look quite relaxed :)
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    Allan, Very nice sharp details. I like the exposure and the chick looks so sweet cuddled up to the adult.

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    Great head angle for the adult and nice EXP for both blacks and whites. It seems a bit tight in the frame for me on all four corners, but this is less important for web presentation that it is on a print.

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    This is really a sweet image, Alan. What appeals to me most is that the chick is tucked in, looks safe and relaxed.

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    Very sweet. Fabs has covered my only comment re tightness in the frame. Shows off the iris spot well. Good job.
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    Allan:

    Beautiful image of a proud parent. They are really fun to watch and photograph.

    Sorry I missed you at nick. Maybe next time.

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    Thanks for the comments. I liked the expressions on the two birds - that is what made it for me.

    Fabs - I was using the 1.4 tc to capture shots of the chick - still small in the frame. I could have taken it off for more room when the chick got with the big parent. :) I agree I could use a bit more room.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bob arkow View Post
    Allan:

    Sorry I missed you at nick. Maybe next time.

    Bob
    I think we probably did see one another. :)

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    Allan, love the shot, great exposure.
    Nice to see you here as well.

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    Excellent exposure control Allan. Just perfect.

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    I like the angle and DOF. Lovely image Allan.

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