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    Somak:

    Well exposed, nice look back pose. It appears that your point of focus was on the back, as it seems sharper than the head.
    The light was fairly harsh based on the dark shadows, and the subtle beauty of this bird displays the best with softer light.If this was at a near by location, perhaps you can try again with softer light. THe doves do seem to hang out in the same areas.

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    Lovely bird and a nice BG which compliments it. I agree with Randy that the focus point was on the back of the bird as it's head is not sharp. Remember to put your point of focus on the bird's eye and then recompose. You have a nice head turn toward you and exposure looks good.
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    Randy, Marina - I agree on the focus point.
    Randy - yes he is lives in this locality. In fact we have plenty of them. I got some other shots and will share them.

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