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    I took this shot at Fort DeSoto, West Beach.
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    Nice green reflection and perfect pose of the egret with the raised foot. Framing is fine, although my preference would be less at the top and more at the bottom. I would also consider darkening the brown bkgd a little in order to put more focus on the egret.

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    I like the running pose, reflection and complimentary BG. Well done Karl! Nice to have met you at the park.

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    Oh it was you Jim? Sorry I did not get your last name.
    I looked around before I was leaving, wantet to say hi, but you were gone.
    Nice meeting you fellow Canadian in Florida.

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    I really like this pose, Karl. I think the green against that brown BG works very well. Like that running pose very much and the water droplets. Would maybe sharpen the head a tad more.

    It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet you and your wife, as well as Jim (above) out at FD.
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    I like the pose Karl looks like he has a long wet beard! you had some nice soft light and a good low angle. I like it as presented and wouldn't change anything, maybe sharpen those water drops for more impact
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    One of your best, Karl and that is saying a lot.
    The color, focus and pose are first rate.
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    Sweet! I especially like the complimentary colours of bird and BG.

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    Reply with quote still doesn't work. Thank you all.
    Marina, it was nice meeting with you. FD is a fun place.

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    Gorgeous image, Karl. Sweet light and colors, great pose, and lovely setting. You probably have a frame with the full reflection; that would be interesting too.

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    Thanks Mark. It is almost full frame. It was cropped from 12x8 to 7x5 mostly taken off from the right.
    My biggest problem was that I lost some amazing opportunities when he came close.
    I tried to carry a 70-200 one day and an other day a 400 f5.6 L with me for close encounters but it did not help. I just got confused, having two cameras that is.
    So I ended up carrying the 500 only. Other years I took the 300 f2.8 only and it served me well. Maybe I'll do it again next time.

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    Hi Karl, good low perspective, and I like the angle of the egret. Good wing position, and I like the light and overall colours in the BG.

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    Karl, excellent shot. I like the incoming angle of the bird, the plumage, the pose...raised foot, raised wings...awesome shot. I also like the comp. as-is.

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