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    David Goldberg
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    This is another image from Barnegat Light NJ. This is a great spot for Harlequin Ducks as well as Purple Sandpipers.
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    Last edited by Arthur Morris; 03-12-2008 at 06:58 PM.

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    I really like the composition of this image, I'd just like to see a little more room to the left (feels tight on the tail feathers)... Nice head angle and catch light. The image looks like it could use a good amount of noise reduction. Keep up the good work!

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    Very nice angled image here David. I agree with Blake's assessment.

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    I really like the setting and comp. Somehow the processing looks a bit off. Did you do a lot of Shadow-highlight adjustment? Darkening the midtones might work for this one?

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    My wife and I are plannign a short trip to Barnegat Light from Portland Maine real soon. Your photos has convinced me to find the time and spend the doe to go!

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    Re-edit cropped away about 10% off the left side. There is no shadow and highlight adjustment just Hue and Saturation - and a Selective color layer.

    Good luck at Barnegat Light Grady it is a great place.

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    Great repost, love the specular highlights in the bg and the colors too. Thanks for sharing it!

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    Nice pose, light and setting. The repost looks much better!

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    Lovely pose and light, David. I prefer the repost but would probably back off the saturation a bit
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    Repost better, but definitely over-saturated... Esp. the yellows. You did well with an awkward pose.

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    Nice portrait and pose. I agree the post production seems a little off for me. The repost is much better but looks over saturated on my screen also. Is this a big crop?

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