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    This Canada goose was out for a stroll on the new ice at the local bird sanctuary. The color comes from a willow tree in the background. I waited for him to cross that area.

    D700 1/2000s ISO 800 f/4 Manual Gitzo/Wimberley

    Post: CS5 selective sharpening 20% crop for composition

    Advice always appreciated

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    Perfect pose and love that raised foot. Composition is great. I would lighten up the blacks on the head a little bit.

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    How welcome to get a shot of a Canada goose doing something besides swimming or flying! Thanks, Randy. You offer a solid solution to the dilemma of exposing this black-and-white bird. The whites are about to burn on the underparts, and you're about to lose details on the black head, but I don't see what more you could have done. Your mid-tones, meanwhile, are rich. I'd have liked a slightly lower angle (if that were possible), and I'm wondering whether you can brighten up the eye some.

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    Randy, love the HA and the raised feet. I would agree with Craig on the points he mentioned.

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    Love the composition and standing on one leg.
    It is a bit on the cold side for me personally, a great shot.

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    Kinda looks like he's skating!! The coloured ice makes for a great setting.

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    Randy, another nice goose shot. I remember the colors being a little more vibrant than this. Nice raised foot and HA. Of course the detail is great. The pose makes this common bird more interesting to look at.

    Gary.

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    Thanks everyone!

    Chris - I thought about using a skating title, but didn't know if others would see it.

    Gary - it is perhaps a bit cooler than the real scene. I didn't change WB, color temp or saturation. However, I kind of think the cooler color works with the ice!

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    Beautiful shot Randy the golden tones on the ice really make the bird standout nicely tack sharp as well.

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    Randy, excellent exposure on the goose, the detail on the black plumage of the neck shows nicely. I like the walking pose with the raised foot, and I like the light and colours of the surrounding ice. Well captured.

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