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    Default Surfing Curlew - Thank you Artie

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    I committed to staying a week at Morro Bay California and discovered the herons were not at the rookery as expected and did not know that to do to gets some photos. So I surfed the web and found a photo that Artie had taken on Morro Strand beach of two curlews. The next morning I headed to the beach and spent many days watching and photographing these beautiful birds.

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    Hi Laurie, excellent low perspective, and just love the bubbled surf splashing up on the Curlew. I really like the soft light and pastel blues of the BG too. If this were mine, I would run a touch more sharpening on the curlew, and just wish he had turned his head slightly more towards you. I bet you have plenty more to share with us, so looking forward to seeing them.

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    Great low perspective and wave at the bird.

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    Hi Laurie,

    lovely action and exposure. I think you can sharp the bird a little more.

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    Spectacular shot of a spectacular bird. Yes to a bit more sharpening, and head turn would have been nice, but I'd take this in a heartbeat. Surf really makes the shot.

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    The wave adds to the shot.

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    I really like your low angle and the wave. Agree with above suggestions re: sharpening,
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    Lovely capture and the wave and texture of the surrounding waters are huge pluses. I would add some sharpening to the bird, esp the head.
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    Love the wave and the low angle. The tinge of blue in the water looks so nice against this bird.
    One of my favorite birds - I too could spend days watching and photographing them.

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    Love the low perspective and the wave!

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    I like the low angle, the setting and the wave and foam. Wish for a bit of HA towards us and sharper around the face.

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    I like this! The splash adds a lot. Agree re more sharpening.

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    Thank you all for comments. I always have trouble with sharpening - it is always to sharp or not enough. I will keep trying!

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