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    Default Reed Cormorant Portrait

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    During my previous visit to the Pilanesberg nature reserve two weekends ago, this Reed Cormorant gave me the pose I was looking for. The BG in natural OOF winter grasses.

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    Great pose, and a beautiful bird/BG combo. Not sure about the placement of the bird in the frame; feels a little low. Maybe a slightly tighter crop?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Brown View Post
    Great pose, and a beautiful bird/BG combo. Not sure about the placement of the bird in the frame; feels a little low. Maybe a slightly tighter crop?
    Another vote for a little tighter crop.
    Love it!

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    Yep - tighter crop. Love the orange black contrast and the barring detail on the beak.

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    Thanks guys. I will try a tighter crop this evening at home.

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    Sharp with lovely colours and BG. Agree with Doug's comment regarding the composition.

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    Nice light and BG, although a tighter crop might enhance this image it's not hurt as presented.

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    Here is what I think you guys had in mind. Once again, thanks for all the feedback and suggestions.

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    Excellent Stu, tighter crop improves the image, like the head turn and a great BG TFS

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    Beautiful image Stuart! I like the pose, sharpness and complimentary BG. The repost looks better.

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    Another delicious BG from you, Stu. Cormorants won't win any beauty contests with me, and your shot presents this unattractive bird faithfully. The two crops are a tossup for me. Perhaps another strategy would be to take us a step back from the cormorant; I sense just the beginning of a loss of IQ at the current level. I'm trying to determine whether the problem was the harsh sun, the depth of field, or the tight crop.

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    excellent light and nice exposure + details, I prefer the repost
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    Thanks a stack for all the feedback and comments. Always appreciated.

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    Super light and IQ Stu ! The bg is a killer

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