A sandhill crane grooming its feathers. Taken at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Prov, RI. I cropped it until the bird's body and feathers almost filled the frame and the effect pleased me...then I used curves and unsharp mask, blurred the background a little, cloned out some light areas in grass and adjusted brightness and contrast.
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Beautiful detail and pose. (I love birds and couldn't find this shot at first, as it's the representative shot of your Animals portfolio.) I remember this shot from the challenge - and gave it a 7. My biggest issue is that the highlights on the neck are a little blown out, otherwise, great shot.
I really like this, it's different from what I've seen so far. Nice texture on the feathers and colors. My only complaint wold be the green is a little harsh
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