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    Canon 1D Mark III
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    Michael:

    I like the clouds,perch, landing pose, claws out.

    The mid tones look rather flat, and would consider a slight downward adjustment of the midtones in curves to give the plumage a bit more snap.

    I would be tempted to move the stump slightly more to the right in the frame, not much.

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    Great detail in the feathers. Love the landing shot. I would agree that the dark and midtone feathers need to be a touch darker.

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    Michael, Very nice landing pose. I like the composition and Randy makes a good suggestion regarding the plumage.

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    Beautiful feather detail in the shadows here and I really like the pose (especially the feet). I am surprised at the depth of field you got at 5.6 - that's a pretty big wingspan! If I had to be critical, it would have been nice if the head was turned just a touch more so that you got a better profile of the bill, but that is just nitpicking...

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    Nice image indeed! Would add some more room on the right.

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    Sweet landing pose Michael. I like the wing position and the outstretched talons

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    A lovely landing pose captured, do agree with suggestions, needs more snap TFS

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    Hey Michael,
    Midtones and darks and easy fix.......sweet pose and the perch just adds to this overall. No extra room for me! Just tweak this and it will shine!

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    Hi Michael, excellent pose and well captured makes for a great image. Like the composition as is. Agree with the curves adjustment.

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    Strong image Michael! I like the focused stare on the perch, the talons, and the nice detail. I think Randy's suggestion about a curves adjustment is a good one
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    Thanks everyone for your comments.

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