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    There was a magical moment during our trip to Namibia, when in Etosha we stopped our car to look at some wildlife. One moment we realized we were surrounded by little Dusky Sunbirds even landing on our car; they were like little fairies :-). It lasted for about a minute, than they moved on.


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    Hi Lorant, this looks good for me. Like the composition, the pose of the bird, sharpness and the acacia thorn that it is perched on. You also have a wonderful complimentary BG. Would it be a possibility to selective add a little more contrast to the bird itself, just to make the colours and tones a bit more punchy
    Small birds like this are tough to shoot, specially sunbirds, as I find they never sit still for more than a few seconds at most..well done
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    Sweet bird, perch, pose, and BKGR. I could go for a bit more room above and toning down of the bright whites in the thorns. And maybe eliminating the two thin stems that can be seen between the bird's legs....
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    I think the sharpness, background, pose and exposure of the bird are all great. Agree with AM to tone down the branches a bit. JR

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    Great pose, perch, BG, sharpness and comp. I agree with eliminating selective parts of the perch.
    Awsome looking bird. TFS!
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    Lovely sharp image of this little Sunbird Lorant and an amazing story to go with it,TFS. Agree with a little more room above.

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