Merlin-Repost

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1

This was taken a couple weeks ago. The Merlin was high on top of a tree.

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7DII, 700mm, f/5.6, 1/320, ISO400. Photo is cropped to 44% of full frame. I removed a few small branches that were exiting the frame.

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2

Well composed with interesting perch and pose. Good job on the detail and exposure. You might consider cloning the way the branch just below the Merlin. Just a thought.

3

Sweet, David. Amazing to get two Merlins posted within a week or so. Excellent detail in the Merlin and an interesting pose. I like the way the branches move into the frame. I think I’m with David Schoen here. I think I’d crop the right side in to just where that bottom branch joins and then remove it. If you don’t like the aspect ratio, you can add a touch of canvas on the left since it’s a plain white background.

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I cropped a bit tighter. I Think it looks better. Good suggestion David.

5

Wonderful detail!! And a very interesting perch. Both are great but I’ll vote for the RP as the Merlin stands out so well. Great job!

6

An interesting pose and fine detail. Agree the repost looks better. Nice capture.

7

Repost is excellent. I like the pose and the subject works well with the high key BG…Jim