Naturally Blonde
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Comment by SeanPresher:
Sorry to say, but this image is way too over-processed, one can easily tell by just looking at the front of the neck of the bird. It is also not sharp and all the colours are wrong - way over-worked! It seems that you tried to rectify for the lack of depth of field, rather try to do it in camera as to after the shot is taken. Look at your settings, aperture and F-stop more carefully next time. You threw away a good opportunity here as these Blue Cranes are some of the most colourful birds and have fascinating detail on their feathers.

Naturally Blonde
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Comment by MaryO:
Like the subject, but the processing looks cartoonish to me, and I'm not sure that enhances the image.

Naturally Blonde
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Comment by SaraR:
Delightful.

Naturally Blonde
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Comment by caba:
Well captured

Twilight Zone
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Comment by chalice:
I can hear the theme song from the show by the same title now...and definitely suits your fine image.

Twilight Zone
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Comment by Neat:
I forgot to comment on this one I first saw it on the iPad and it didn't look as impressive as on the desktop..... I would've scored it higher if I voted it from the desktop, not to worry congrats on all the bling very atmospheric shot.

Naturally Blonde
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Comment by quiche:
Interesting bird, and I like it against the black background. Processing of black areas between the feathers isn't as successful. Those areas look greenish and have nots in them.

Twilight Zone
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Comment by kprasad9375:
Yay ! Congrats Nikki, what a way to start the season !!!!

Twilight Zone
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Comment by Alicia:
Congrats on the placement and all the bling! Awesome photo, Nikki!

Naturally Blonde
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Comment by pamb:
This is a good capture. She/he looks almost startled. You have darkened the background and it has caused some obvious issues throughout its crown and around the beak and front of the neck.