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    Due to the light angle, it has created two different colours on each underwing. I feel the approaching posture and background make this image worth keeping. Taken at Austin Roberts in Pretoria on an early winter morning.

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    Stuart, stunning pose indeed. Yes...great BG. loved it.

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    Stuart:
    I like the color,detail in the bill and feathers, excellent BG, well exposed.

    A keeper for sure.

    Cheers

    Randy

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    Stuart, I'd love to have this in my files!! Great incoming pose and details on the bird and that BG is just lovely!

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    Very nice shot. I only wish the landing gear had been fully deployed.

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    Stuart nice landing pose with all flaps down. Good detail in the feathers and head which shows up the bill of this species perfectly. Love the background.

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    Fantastic pose and feather detail!

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    Lovely background and a lovely pose.

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    Thank you all for the kind words and feedback. Always appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuart Bowie View Post
    . . . the approaching posture and background make this image worth keeping.
    I second that emotion. Good work, Stu.

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    Stuart, Nice in coming pose and a lovely BG. I like the few water drops.

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    Excellent incoming pose Stuart great BG

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    Absolutely a keeper !! The small drops of water add to this image !!

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    Thank you all for the kind words and feedback. Always appreciated.

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