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    One more unusual "exotic" just a few hours before I head off to Costa Rica again until Christmas

    This was taken from the balcony at Cerro Azul which fortunately put me on the same level as this canopy bird. It was raining hard close by at the time, and this was a
    new species for me, having searched Southern Costa Rica last year for them.

    1/500 Ev -1 f8 ISO 800
    40D 100-400 1.4 TC Tripod

    Not a large crop, NR by Topaz, USM and vibrance adjusted

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    Richard,

    This is truly an awesome capture.

    It could go a bit more contrast as looks really washed and flat.
    IMO about 1 inch of crop from bottom would be good to eyes as the heavy perch is eating up too much to strong.

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    Hi Mitlal
    thanks for suggestion

    added +20 contrast to jpeg and cropped as suggested; havent time to go back to the tiff....
    will try and post while Im away but I only have Macbook lol

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    Beautiful bird and face with a perfect head angle. Closer would have been better.
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    Cheers Arthur hope this wasnt a once in alifetime shot tis the only one I ever saw
    and it was there for ooo 20 seconds lol

    Actually I had a minute so here a little closer and sharper (hope not too much)
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    Really like your repost, Richard, what a spectacular parrot! Great job for only having 20 seconds to grab this one! I think the soft light served you well though wish sky wasn't quite so dull.

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    I prefer Pane 5 .. excellent. I think you discover better in #5 about contrast level than #3

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    Hi Melissa
    thanks, yep it was fast; luckily I had set the tripod up when it came along; couldnt believe it as they are not often seen like this at the same level as the viewer
    I have a shot of it departing but its record only Im afraid.

    Mital

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    My preference is for pane #5. Fantastic colors on this parrot and detail. I would consider some work on the eye when you have the time, to lessen the hazy appearance.

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