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    Default Double-crested Cormorant

    Unlike the ones in Florida, the Double-crested Cormorants are VERY skittish around here. This summer we were lucky to encounter an extremely approachable juvenile. When I saw the sky I wanted a shot with it as the BG so I took this shot with that in mind. Taken in harsh light, but this was one opportunity to not pass up!

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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    I like this a lot, Daniel, particularly the unusual setting, angle and sky. You mentioned the light, maybe some S/H could bring out some more details in the shadows.

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    I like this very much, the bird looks almost thoughtful here! But somehow, personally I would lose that OOF ground on the right side. The blue sky with cloud is excellent too. :)

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    Cool image and very unusual to see in such a location. Nice change of pace for us Floridians.

    I would not lose the OOF BG. I like the composition as is. The bird does look thoughtful and have a lot of room in the front with the small OOF hill in the BG makes it look like he is contemplating what is going on over there. I am not worried that he is turned a bit away from you here as that strengthens the idea he is thinking about something off in the distance.

    Thanks for posting.

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    Very creative image. I like the low angle and the comp

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    Hi David, I love the sky but the bird's awkward pose and the slight--almost imperceptible--shadow on the face take away from the impact for me.

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    I like it David, Very unusual from every point of view Worth working and the couple of enhancement suggested !!!!

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    very nice image Daniel , I love the contemplative look , the OOF area doesn't bother me in the least little bit , all though i dosee what Artie means about the face

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