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    Photographed this hawk during the early morning this past weekend. I did clone the right eye and move it to the left. Also removed the leg bands. Thanks for looking.

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    Hi Dan. I like the position of the tail feathers and how they are fanned out behind the legs. I also like the wing spread with the tips up.
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    Thanks Julie!

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    Dan - I'll second Julie's comment - the tail in this shot looks great! Cloned or not, those piercing eyes really pop.

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    Thanks Jeff. I was hoping the clone job did not look obvious.

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    Very nice image Dan. Killer look/

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    Thanks Sid!

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    Phew, amazing PS work with the eyes.
    Loved the position of the tail.

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    In addition to what the others have said, I love the overall color scheme here. Beautiful image.

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    Dan, great capture. Love the vegetation across the bottom. Thanks for disclosing the Photoshop work and a good job as I never would have known it!

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    Thanks!

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    Dan, you nailed this. I like the eye contact, and the angle of approach. Good show of the wingspan, and fanned tail, and just love the light and colours.

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    Dan, Awesome head on shot! I like the grasses on the bottom and I appreciate the disclosure also. Great looking work-I would never of known.

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    I was gonna right "talk about sharp on the eyes" but after reading more carefully I will say, "talk about sharp on the eye times two." I love the angled flight. It looks as if I am the only one wondering if it is too yellow....
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    like the posture and great eye contact in lovely light

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    Thanks again for the comments. I could take a little yellow out. But the light was pretty nice that morning!

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