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    Close up frame of this frigate female as she circles around the lagoon on Contadora Island.

    Presumably the position of the toes/feet aids in aerodynamics?

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    Hope you like her; sky cropped from right as she was exiting frame to left

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    This is an amazing view you are given us of the intertwined toes. This looks like a juvenile to me rather than a grown female, although probably a juvenile female since I don't see the beginnings of the formation of the pouch (which I believe starts out blue and then turns red.) Please someone correct me if I am wrong.

    Thank you for sharing this details, Richard. Looking forward to more Frigatebirds!
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    Richard:

    Sharp, well exposed, nice angle in frame.

    In an ideal world, I would prefer more room in front with a bit more behind. With their nearly 8 foot wingspan, they are difficult to frame and still show any detail on the body.

    Nice to say the tail flared.

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