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    Taken from a zodiac while bobbing up and down on the surf. I have several with colorful crabs on the rocks in the frame, but I picked this one for its simplicity. Interested in any comments, particularly crop (which is minimal) and PP.



    Camera: Canon 7D
    Lens: EF 70-200 F/4L IS USM w/ 1.4x Extender II
    ISO: 100
    Shutter: 1/1000 f/5.6
    EV: 0
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    Rhys:

    I like the angled surf in the background because it plays well with the birds head angle. Overall I like the framing, wish for a sliver more on the right if available (prob. not from your comments)

    Good detail in the darker feathers, some of the whites look a bit hot, losing detail.

    I would try sharpening the bill a bit more, as it is not quite as sharp as the face. (DOF issue probably)

    Wish the shadow on the eye wasn't quite so pronounced.

    Look forward to more.

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    Hi Rhys, he looks very relaxed, and you have done well with the exposure of the blacks. I agree adding a bit to the right will work, and I would try and lighten the eye a little.

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    Thanks for the comments, all very helpful.

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