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    Default Snowy egret in breeding plumage. habitat shot.

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    Still going through some shots from my Palo Alto Baylands trip last month.

    40D. 400f5.6L wide-open. iso 320. 1/2500s. manual metering.

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    KD, you amaze me how you achieve these low level perspectives. The egret sure is fixed on his next meal, and Im sure he didnt even notice you were there. Whites look very good, and I like how he stands out against the softer colour of the BG. Enough space left for the virtual legs.

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    This is a very neat capture...the low angle, details, WB, BG composition everything looks fine.

    It really is amazing to see how you make excellent images with that trusted combo.

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    Another low angle beauty from you. The light falling on his face is lovely.

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    Great low angle and beautiful exposure Kaustubh. There is one grey dust spot in the reflection, I would remove if it were mine.

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    thx Herb for pointing that out. good catch.

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    Very nice habitat shot. I love the low angle and the whites look good. I like the little water droplet on the end of his beak. Very nice soft BG.
    A keeper for sure,
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    Excellent capture - spot on exposure, as ever super detail.

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    I like the low angle and the nice environment Kaustubh, details came a bit soft, maybe try to sharpen the egret more?
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    Nice image Kaustubh! I like the low angle, habitat, raised feathers and BG.

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    Thx everyone. Here's a repost with a round of sharpening....

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    Repost is an improvement. Love the calm feel of the water against and the various backgrounds. The bird really stands out but both the subject and the environment are showcased here.
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    good image KD,nice low angle,nice BG,some nice detail in whites,the repost is better.thanks.

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    I love it when they get all fluffed up!

    I like the environment in this image as well as the water. The grasses and the reds/oranges above really make this bird stand out.

    Well done

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    Loving the low angle and the exp is perfect...Another fine image Kaustubh!

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    fantastic exposure low angle superb..and congrats for avian moderator u deserves that..

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