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    Paul Randall
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    Grey Teal (Anas gracilis)
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    Tried something a little different for this composition. Absolutely no room behind the bird to work with unfortunately

    All comments welcome Paul

    Canon 5D 600mm f4 L (non IS) iso 800 1/400th f5.6 CW metering at +0 tripod mounted
    Photoshop- slight sharpen of face and minor blur filter of FG

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    great low angle I like the water but would crop from the bottom probably half way between the reflection and the border as there is too much empty space IMO. The body feathers look a bit soft and flat to me, maybe a bit more contrast and curves + slight USM?

    the reflection works very well, eye is really red. great work


    here is what I had in mind

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    Great reflection & angle. I also think the OP has too much space at the bottom, if you were to try something different was to have more space on top and less below and I like what Arash has done with the color

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    nice image,like the eye,I think arash version is the one thanks.

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    Agree with what Arash had done with the crop and colours. Great detail and love that eye.

    Very well done from me!

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    Lovely image Paul, like the reflection and low angle but do agree with more space on top and less at the bottom. I also like the repost with more contrast

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    Nice image but the re-post is a big difference. Much more dynamic. The crop makes it work.

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    Paul, excellent shooting angle and calm water. What an eye. Clearly, there was not a lot of light. I am actually surprised that you could freeze the motion at that SS. Well done.

    I also like Arash's version.

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    Very nice, I like Arash's version, the the OP is also very nice.
    Very nice light.
    Dan Kearl

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    Thanks for the comments all :)

    I like the added contrast and sharpness in the repost Arash
    Still prefer my original comp though as it makes for a more unique image I think and thats something I strive for....just me maybe

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    Great sharp detail and IQ. Like the low angle. Subject is well exposed with good natural colours against a killer DOF. Well done !

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