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    Default Re: Purple Gallinule from Joe Overstreet

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    I added some textures to the Limpkin image above and really enhanced the color, background and light/shadow effects.

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    Gorgeous Shot Pat and one of favorite birds. Actually you nailed both my favorite Florida Birds... Limkins and Purple Gallinules.. never tire of them.

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    Default Re: Purple Gallinule from Joe Overstreet

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    Probably one of the hardest birds to photograph , that purple is so intense and irridescent it just makes it hard, and the water always looks purple-ish... The more sun, the harder it is.. Nice capture here Pat. very Good lighting on him.

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    Default Re: Purple Gallinule from Joe Overstreet

    Quote Originally Posted by brewmaster15 View Post
    Gorgeous Shot Pat and one of favorite birds. Actually you nailed both my favorite Florida Birds... Limkins and Purple Gallinules.. never tire of them.

    al
    Quote Originally Posted by brewmaster15 View Post
    Probably one of the hardest birds to photograph , that purple is so intense and irridescent it just makes it hard, and the water always looks purple-ish... The more sun, the harder it is.. Nice capture here Pat. very Good lighting on him.

    al
    So I hit a homerun Al? I posted the Gallinule with you on mind. Next time you make it to Fla I think I can put you on some. It is a difficult bird to shoot but oh so beautiful when you get it right.
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