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    This Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle, 1st winter?) was one of a flock foraging in the spruce trees on Great Head, Mount Desert Island last month. (Light was not ideal, still 2 hours to go before sunset. White balance OK in sunlit area of bird, but looks like a blue cast in the shadows.)

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    Bill:

    Does look like a tree topper to me!
    Nicely exposed, contrasty as mentioned.
    I might consider a slight darkening of the greenery of his perch, and a mild vignette of the RUC and RLC to keep our attention on the bird
    Perhaps another round of USM on the head/eye region.

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    Bill, I like the light, and the sharp detail in the perch. Super pose from the warbler, and he is separated from the BG very well.

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    Bill,
    Love the HA and the separation. Nice catchlight for the sun being so high.

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    I love the overall picture. Sharp, well lit and beautiful positionning while displaying well the environment. Great shot!

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    I like the image design but would like it even better with some off the bottom. Lightening the dark shadows would reduce the contrasty look. Lastly, it looks as if there is a blue and or green cast to the bird.
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    Oh man I love the BG - very cool!!!

    I had the same thoughts as Artie about the comp and colour cast on bird (both easy corrections), but all else looks great. Well done!

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