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    David Chauvin
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    One from February in a marshy slough near Grand Isle,,,,light overcast at sunrise.

    30D, 500f4 w/1.4, 1/400 sec, f5.6, iso 640

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    Nicely done with the soft light Even with the concentric wake, pointing the lens to the right would likely have improved the image. Later and love, artie
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    This image makes me think the bird is contemplating himself in his reflection. I think it is the self awareness issue mentioned as a sign of a higher level of intelligence. Something about the head and leg position. Lovely colors from the early morning light.

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    Then again, he might just be looking for breakfast.

    Randy

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    Looking for breakfast Randy.

    David, I have almost the same image but created at a much further distance and includes all the ripple. I chose to present it with the egret in the center of the frame surrounded by the ripple. I feel in this case the centralizing of the subject works. I also have a Killdeer in a similar image that cuts the ripples at the frame edges and present that too with the bird in the center. Well done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Amoruso View Post
    David, I have almost the same image but created at a much further distance and includes all the ripple. I chose to present it with the egret in the center of the frame surrounded by the ripple. I feel in this case the centralizing of the subject works.
    I disagree strongly. The main line of power in this image is the vertical line through the head and the bill and continuing on through the bill and the head of the reflection. That said, the image as presented is well front heavy, thus my suggestion that the lens should have been pointed to the right thus vastly improving the compositional balance.

    Later and love, artie
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    These birds are Super special to watch. They have superb concentration and definitely lock in on prey when seen. I love it and have difficulty trying to figure where to crop an image like this also. Very nice indeed!

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    I would not argue with Artie but for me this image works!!

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