Wheatear perched on frozen mud

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Description: This is another photo that I took of the Northern wheatear in Central Ohio. I was sitting in the mud and snow and experienced the Winter ambience of the scene.

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Pertinent technical details or techniques: D500 600mm f4 (1/800 sec at f8.0, ISO 200) Topaz DeNoise, Levels, Shadows & Highlights, Brightness and Contrast, cropped away 35% from scene for comp. I also dodged the subtle catch light in the eye and around the mask…Jim

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A really good look at this little bird. A dandy pose and nice detail. Interesting how the frozen chunks it is standing on and the bit of open ice or water provide a nice complimentary color for the wheater. I might lighten the eye area just a bit. A small issue.

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Another really nice shot of the Wheatear, Jim. I like that perch and the head turn and you did a great job on the processing of the bird.

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Hi Jim, a fine catch of the bird showing a nice pose and good detail. I like the composition with the bird standing on the ice chunk and the subject is well placed in the frame. Well done.

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Hi, Jim. A very nice image. Good detail, nice perch, nice pose, nicely done!

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