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I can honestly say I love this shot, because the voting record shows that I gave it a 9. Beautiful exposure, lighting, contrast, focus and composition. Just gorgeous.
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When this showed up in a Challenge I was delighted to give it a 10. I am so very pleased to have the chance to view it again. It is just beautiful.
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Thanks to all those who commented--with so many entries it took a real effort to comment. This is one of my favorite shots. It's a little grainy because of the tight cropping. But I like the grain effect as it reminds me of shotting with film! Very limited post processing was needed--great existing background.
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beautiful detail in the feathers even though the bg seems noisy
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I like the wingspread and the light on the bird's breast the best.
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Beautiful image, the preening is an unusual pose but works well, congrats 10
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This is a very good image... I love how he is perched on the branch, and so well balanced, while preening himself...Very good shot.....
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A top image
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Wonderful plumes and shot
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very crisp and nice but a little grainy in the shadows. You could have used despeckle on the shadows only feel free to PM me if you need more info. the lines, color and composition are beautuful 9 from me :0)
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Beautiful... looks like it belongs in National Geographic... great shot :) 10
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Has an over-sharpened look to it in my eyes... very strong edges. Great composition and capture though.
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Really great wildlife capture!
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oh nice looks like national geo. really great. i like the grain/noise also makes it look like its printed on 1 of the old school mags. back when they only shot film. really nice
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Holy Moley! That's real nice.
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Such a willing subject. What a great photo.
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Very nice capture. After the challenge you might try playing with curves or a warming filter to see if you can add a bit more morning feel to the light. It looks like its there, but not strongly.
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Wonderful detail in this. Good luck.
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Nice exposure, should do well
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Very beautiful shot, I love the feathers.
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Sometimes I just like to come back to a picture to enjoy it again. This image fits that category. I can't score it any higher.
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Excellent capture - I love the detail on the splayed wing and the touch of green on the head.
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pretty photo of a preening bird - say that three times fast! lol Vrey nice detail - sharp as a tack!
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Love the detail. Great exposure level on a white subject.
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