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Nice to see you posting Jim!
Nice image.
The merganser looks great.
The water is a bit busy and a lower POV would have been great if possible.
perfect HA. Nice catchlight in the eye.
I might put her higher up in the frame.
Some may want you to pull more detail out of the darker plumage but I am Ok with overall exposure. Whites under the chin look good.
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gail bisson
Nice to see you posting Jim!
Nice image.
The merganser looks great.
The water is a bit busy and a lower POV would have been great if possible.
perfect HA. Nice catchlight in the eye.
I might put her higher up in the frame.
Some may want you to pull more detail out of the darker plumage but I am Ok with overall exposure. Whites under the chin look good.
Thanks Gail. A lower angle was impossible due to the steepness of the bank. An attempt may have put me in the water over my head. Thanks for your kind words and suggestions.
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Hi Jim, nice image of a merganser. Interesting color on the water, sharp feather detail on the bird, all work well together. I don't mind this POV, most time this is what you get from me. I don't have to sneak up on birds in florida so sitting works just fine. The last time I crawled in the mud was in Vietnam and being 77 does have some limitations. I like the image, thank you for sharing.
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
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The painterly water is very nice. The detail on the hen looks nice as well. Framing is good.
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She's a beauty, Jim. You handled the harsh light well and I like the complimentary colors reflected in the water.
Geoffrey
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Love the water and thus the POV on this one. I second your great handling of slightly harsh light. TFS
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Good to see you posting, my friend...
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Great to see a post from you indeed!! Cute little merganser. Sharp, good subtle head turn. I love the water rings around the subject. Blue streak crossing behind the head a touch unfortunate, but overall I like the image a lot!
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Thanks for the kind comments and suggestions.