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    Fitting the January project of birds in winter environment i thought i'd post this image of a Bittern walking on a layer of ice wich i shot this month.

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    Good walking pose with the raised leg, and I like the feather detail and colours on the Bittern. Maybe a little more space right and on top.

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    Hi Jeroen, what an interesting image, not used to seeing Bitterns on ice. Like the raised foot and especialy like the feather pattern. I might consider lightening the eye a little.

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    Hi Jeroen,

    I agree with Stuart. In addition, I felt there is rather a bluish cast, and I think the color of both the bird and the ice looks better when that is removed. Must be very unusual to see a Bittern out in the open like that!

    Richard

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    I like the feather detail and sharpness in this unique image. Well done!

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    Have tried to correct the color cast in order to improve the image.

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