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    D3s 600VR. Taken with 1.4 converter. 840MM. 1/3200 at F5.6. ISO 1800. Used Lightroom and sharpened in photoshop.

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    Vivaldo, You really made some sweet music here. I love the SH and the raised wings. And the BKGR. And the long tail feathers (raised no less!) Plus a perfect head angle and a great look at the tiny feet. A somewhat thinner perch would have been nice but I still love this one a stack.
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    I have not seen this species before. TFS

    I agree that the perch could have been thinner, but you cannot always control that. I like been able to see the underwing and those dainty little feet.

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    Vivaldo,

    One of the most appealing images I have seen on this site. Very impressive image quality for ISO 1800! A new species for me and quite a handsome one.

    Bill

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    Lovely! ISO 1800?? Awesome
    Congratulations!!!

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    Sweet image indeed!!

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    Beautiful bird I really like the pose captured and that BG is sweet.

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    Thanks for great comments appreciated

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    Vivaldo, aside from the techs being right on, this image just has a lovely flow to it. Love the open space on the left. I could see just a tad more space on the right but I don't know if this is full-frame or not so I'm not sure if you have anything to work with.

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    Love this image! The raised wing, great eye contact, and tail feathers make it for me. Only wish for a slightly smaller perch.
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    Hey Vivaldo,
    Sweeeeeet! Great BG and pose!

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    Vivaldo great image as noted above. Colours are good and especially like the gunmetal blue shine on the tail. Nice to get the wiretail so clear - well done.

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    Hi Vivaldo, good pre take off pose, and good see the tail. I do like the clear BG, and Im not too bothered about the wider perch.

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    Stunning image of a beautiful bird. what a pose and superb clean BG.

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    Excellent pose and sharpness.

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    Thanks again for all comments appreciated

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