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  1. 02-01-2011, 12:30 PM #1
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    Default Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta),

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    Also known as , Hammerhead Stork
    The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name.
    This fellow were perch on a bridge railing and didn't mind me to take a couple close-ups
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  2. 02-01-2011, 12:34 PM #2
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    Beautiful bird this Chris, Nice HA, details, light and BG... nicely done..
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  3. 02-01-2011, 01:11 PM #3
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    Love the detail in the head and feathers. Great eye contact and like the smooth bg.
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    Perfect portrait shot...sharp, great light, head angle and stunning BG. Well composed as well. What a bird...must be fun photographing these.
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    Beautiful light on this great portrait Chris. Love the feather defenition and eye contact.
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    Fantastic light, BG and comp...The IQ is outstanding.
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    Fantastic image Chris, perfect comp plus head angle. The head is really sharp and love the colours TFS
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  8. 02-01-2011, 02:46 PM #8
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    Chris:

    Interesting subject, excellent techs with very good IQ, complimentary BG color, all good.

    Framing is excellent.

    Well done.

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    Great sharpness and bg. Subject is well exposed with great colours. Well done Chris
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    I love it! Beautiful subject, very sharp as posted, excellent BG...and PERFECT HA.
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    Super sharp. Killer head and crest angle. Sweet BKGR. All in all: perfect.
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  12. 02-01-2011, 09:33 PM #12
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    WOW! Such a cool bird and you have tack sharp detail where it counts as it should be... Well Done!
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  13. 02-01-2011, 11:16 PM #13
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    Chris,

    Quite remarkable that you got so close.

    Best Hammerkopf portrait I have ever seen
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    Exceptional details Chirs. Excellent.
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    what a great bird, nice light and details!
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    Excellent IQ Chris, and you have nailed the detail and sharpness. Great portrait.
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    Thanks for all the kind comments
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