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    Jose Suro
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    Hi All,

    Been offline for a while concentrating on some new projects, including but not limited to revamping my website and a complete new printing system. I was aware though that these birds were around so I went out yesterday afternoon and made some images. Captured a few neat images and this is the first I processed. A new bird for my files.

    Thanks for looking.

    Best,

    Jose

    D300 - 200~400VR + 1.4xTC - 1/320s @ F7.1 - ISO 400 - Handheld from vehicle - Full frame


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    Pleasing overall image, but I wish there was more room below for the "virtual legs" ( I do realize this is full-frame though ). Did you take some without the converter?

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    This is very nice. I haven't be able to photograph these guys. The composition works for me but I would like to see a little more FILL light. A very nice image overall.

    Keep them coming!

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    Pretty capture and I agree about a little more room at the bottom . The exposure is difficult on these birds and you did a fine job.

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    Hey Jose, Great to see you back.

    I like this a lot, especially the soft light and the appearance of the red eye and the pink legs. (You might wish to lighten the back of the mask and the front half of the iris a bit...) And, as the person who coined the phrase, virtual legs (etc.), and first taught the concept to others, I like the way you composed this image. Why the exception? Because this species' legs are so, so long that if you were gonna include the virtual legs and a bit more as a border, there would be a ton of empty space at the bottom of the frame that would ruin the balance. There are no rules, only guidelines, and the good photographer knows when to break them with a purpose as you have done here.

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    Artie yes, I agree there would be too much space if we included the whole lenght of the legs plus feet and border, but my perception is that it is still too tight as is. Not saying it is right or wrong, just my perception - and very subjective of course. Even if the legs ended near the surface of the water, I still feel it would need more room. How about if there was the same amount of space between where the leg meets the water and the edge of the frame as you do between the top of the head and frame? Any thoughts? This thread could be a good learning experience for all.:cool:

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    Good thoughts Daniel. Following the cut don't clip guideline I think that including the reflection of 1/2 of the upper leg joint might be the strongest.

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