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    From Corkscrew Swamp several weeks ago. Light was limited, but this guy was kind enough to sit still for his portrait. I know it's a bit tight in the frame, but if I backed up off the boardwalk I would have been in the swamp with the gators. Full frame. Cleaned up a few bright branches in the BG. C&C appreciated.

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    bill this is well composed image. sharp and well lit. would have opened up few points midtones on the head specially eye surroundings.

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    Nice and sharp..composition looks good to me and I agree with Mital about opening up midtones..

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    Thanks guys. I actually did open it up a bit around the face, but perhaps could have done more.

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    Wonderful image. Love the comp, great perch and background, excellent pose, and great detail.
    Very well done.

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    A real beauty Bill! I like the tight composition, details, pose and perch.

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    Nice bird and a beautiful perch and BKGR. Sharp. The face looks a bit muddy, just a bit. Maybe a tad too much contrast and saturation. I am pretty sure that there is a great image in there that will come out with a lighter touch on the processing.....
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    I love this one Bill. Lovely background, very nice angled perch, a frown that only a raptor could give and nice detail and pose. The blue highlight in the eye has me wondering what caused it.

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    Got me. I'll admit to boosting the saturation and contrast, but only a tiny bit, to bring out the feather detail. The dark lores are part of the bird's natural coloration, so I was afraid to open up that area too much.

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    Dan, I'm guessing it's the reflection of the blue sky seen through the cypress trees.

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    Great portrait Bill, love the pose and nice details. Good job handling the high ISO.
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    Very very nice. I like the frown and like the tight composition. Good suggestions already made,
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    Hi Bill, apart from needing a touch more space below, the rest of your comp is perfect. Super pose, and I like the detail. A good view of the beak, and I do like the BG colours too.

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    Thank you all for looking. I appreciate the feedback.

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