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My first fairly good capture of a RT. I would have loved to been closer but I am still limited by my 200mm What do you think?

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Lovely. I think the pose is great. Wonderful capture. What a beauty.
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:51 AM
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Great Shot! I love the wings being open. My only suggestion is to crop the green fields out. Then hang it on your wall.
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:53 AM
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Great shot
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I'd say maybe fix the horizon line (looks a little crooked?) and like houstondvr said, crop out the green. Gorgeous shot and great timing!! The background blur is lovely against the bird's coloring, and the pose - definitely a keeper! I love how the bird is on its tip-toes! Thanks for sharing!
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Here is a recropped pic, thanks for the comments guys

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Wow, awesome shot! It just doesn't get much better than that.
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Old 11-04-2007, 06:39 PM
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wonderful work!

the focus couldn't be any better....nor could the depth of field....the exposure is very well done as every white feather is still discernable.....the only shadows are where they should be.....

the crop is a huge improvement over the first as the composition was my only criticism....

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Love the crop!
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