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    Such an evil looking pose. I would have liked to have got the legs in the shot. However I remember concentrating too much on getting the eye in focus and waiting for a decent HA.
    Any CC would be great. I love getting an objective view on images I have become too close to see issues with.
    Thanks in advance.

    p.s. Should I add a catch-light?

    1/640sec @ f/5.6
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    I would say perfect exposure and wouldn't add a catchlight as all the detail is there in the eye to be seen. Great image.

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    No catch light needs to be added IMO, you want those beautiful teal eyes to stand on their own. I would go in and selectively brighten them up a bit so that they pop a bit more.

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    Rob:

    Good advice above about the catchlight. The reason we like catchlights is that it makes what can often be a very dark and indistinct, yet important area, standout. That is never a problem with the eyes on this bird.
    I would venture to say that any of the birds with really dramatic eyes will do fine without a distinct catchlight.

    Cheers

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