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Looks spot colours and tones are beautiful. A pleasing pose and ideal DOF - wouldn't change a thing.

Thanks Andreas glad you like it.

Hohoho Jon ... sorry to say this agin , but I think your older files do look better in terms of IQ than your images since you have moved to the OM...

Nicely timed Arash, the vertical wing stroke not only shows of the cool detail but also the subject looks more dramatic, rather than having the wing...

They are a breeding pair that I have been photographing for almost a year Arash. Because it’s a photography location, it has meant, birds get feed,...

I am very much pretty sure , you are going the " right way " .... in the end , you have to be happy with your work !!!! Regardless what other folks...

pretty good bait, looks natural!

this article I wrote a while back should answer your first question ...

Baited Arash, first time I didn’t add it.

nice landing on prey, was the unfortunate vole already dead? agree with giving a bit more saturation. TFS

lovely low angle, nice exposure and details, calm soft water and open bill take it up a notch TFS

nice little colorful fellow, wish BG was less distracting, little head turn would be nice, a bit contrasty, no details in the blacks all covered in...

It is currently disabled/OFF Steve.

Again, very much appreciated amigo. Will continue onward (and hopefully upward) :cheers:

Thanks for taking this in the spirit it was posted, tongue-in-cheek. Jon, I got as much out of the blacks as was there, but your other points are...

Thanks Dan, point taken, I had thought it was light enough not to be distracting, but...

Colin he's a little dandy! A very tricky shot to capture and I suspect not so easy to process. The bird is in it's environment, so I accept that -...

My first thought was about that shadow, so I agree with the others. However, this is a fun and dynamic image and it had me look for quite a while to...

Classic BOAS image. Yes, no longer quite as exciting as a few years ago, but still quite satisfying to create when done well. A great look at this...

This guy looks like it means business! Great perch and background - I especially like the grasses. Man, that pesky bill shadow on the breast! It's...

Well done .Like Andreas I had a good laugh at your description which makes a point which needs making .Great bird, hard to get to stand still ,.F10...

Glad you like it Andreas, there was more at the foot but I didn't like the OOF log, it seemed to draw attention from the squirrel. Clumsy of me - ...

Hey Amigo ... I am always glad , when I can help or give ideas how to improve things from my perspective . Hoping that the person on the other side...

Hey Colin ... I had giggle about your intro , so true and you're a brave man to still post this . I lift my hat :5 I fully agree with your...

Hi Jon ... one great hooray on the pro capture :5 it does help to get this kinda stuff and I do love the dynamic pose !!!! Love the cynics and the...