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© Carol Engstrom

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Uploaded: August 30, 2006

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Ariel Lepor August 31, 2006

Nice shot, and I like the way it's looking!

A suggestion: although it's great getting close in on the bird as opposed to it being a small thing in a lake, the composition would be better if you would place the bird in the lower left corner as going by the rule of thirds.

Ariel
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Dan Holm August 31, 2006

Love the "attitude" you've captured in this, Carol! Also, personally, I like how the diagonal line of the bird from head to tail divides the frame, adding a bit more drama to this EXCELLENT shot! #3247593

Carol Engstrom level-classic September 13, 2006

Hi Dan and Ariel,
Thanks for your comments. Sorry I am slow to respond. Life is too busy -- I want to spend more time on photography.

Ariel - I actually took the shot the way you suggested. I cropped this down because it seemed like a lot of blank water and a little bit of bird.

Dan -- I liked the diagonal also. #3306737


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