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    Default On Golden Bay

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    Roseate Spoonbill
    Tampa Bay, Florida via the Hooptie Deux during BPN Staff visit.

    Nikon D700, Sigma 300-800mm @ 800mm
    ISO 400, 1/800 @ F10
    A little S-Curve

    PS The Spoonbill's head is facing the camera.

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    Nice image. I think it would be nice to see more pattern in the BG - looks like it is there - just a matter of PP. I also feel that cropping a bit tighter, will balance the composition.

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    James I like the composition and space. It's a beautiful silhouette, love the colour and reflection. The raised foot and head angle adds. Great mood, make me want to be there TFS

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    James, I think the composition is perfect. I like the rich early morning colors and the reflection adds interest. Nicely done.

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    James:

    It was a beautiful morning.

    Foot up pose adds interest, like the subtle rim lighting. I might be tempted to crop up a bit form the bottom to move him off the horizontal midline.

    Thanks again for a great outing.

    Cheers

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    Gorgeous shot James. The raised foot adds nicely to the image. Do agree about cropping a little off the bottom.
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    The colours puts this over the top, and of course the raised foot is a nice touch. I feel you may have over done the NR on the water, as the reflection in parts does look a tad smudgy. Another vote for a little off the bottom.

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    Stuart,
    When I posted it I thought the same thing and went back to the RAW file to compare.
    That's how it looked in the RAW file with no noise reduction applied.
    Go figure.

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    Fantastic image James. Great colors. Love that raised foot.

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    Beautiful colors, diagnostic spoonie silhouette, and whatever caused it I like the sort of watercolor effect of the reflection.

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    Thanks for the explaination James. The RAW file doesnt lie.

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    Lovely image James, with great colour and silhouette. As mentioned raised foot adds a lot to the silhouette. I would also consider a little crop from the bottom.

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    James, one heck of a shot. Great color, pose, angle....and loved that watercolor reflection. Nice use of space here.

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    Very nice image James! This one must have been early out in the water in order to get a clear view with the sun out in the east.

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    Beautiful colors. The pose really works as a silhouette! Agree with the crop suggestions above.

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    Excellent work, James. I actually like the use of space here. Lovely color and pose. My only nit is the jaggies visible on the bill.

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    love the colors, a silhouette that's actually nice
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