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    Hello everyone. Here is another shot of a coot I was able to captured before the sun went down.
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    Exp looks good, the detail on the chest and face is there but the beak looks soft...Lack of DOF, I would tighten in the crop from the left and top as i feel there is too much open space...Nice colors!

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    Robert:

    Very well exposed, as these guys are a challenge with bone white bill and dark grey plumage.

    As Dumay mentioned, I could see a bit tighter crop. For me, moderate off the top and smaller crop from left.

    You might be able to do some selective sharpening on the bill to give it a bit more definition.

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    very nice details and great soft light, beak doesn't looks soft to me that's how a coot's beak look like. I am not sure about the composition however, I would also opt for a tighter crop if you are going for a vert headhsot
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    Robert, when these are are exposed well, they produce great results, as you have here. Their red eyes always stand out. Comp wise, I would take a bit off the top and left, but would also add a bit to the bottom.

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    Thank you all very much for all the comments and advice. Very much appreciated.
    Here is a different crop with some off the top and left.

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    Robert:

    A nice improvement with the repost, really highlights the details.

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