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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rick M" data-source="post: 160041" data-attributes="member: 4399">In keeping with the 12 elements, 1. I like the overall impact of the image; Sun, bird, water in a non-technical sense. It is colorful and pleasant to look at.2. In a creative sense I would say average, one of those right time/place shots we all want to capture.3. In a technical sense, it would have benefited from higher ISO and shutter speed as mentioned -1.4. As far as composition, as others have said, the horizon is a bit high -1.5. Lighting is ok, but may have benefited from more light cast on the water.6. Style isn't really in play here in my opinion, with the exception of post processing.7. Presentation not really applicable.8. The center of interest is there, but not controlled well. I think the 2 posts are a distraction -1.9.Love the subject matter, good timing!10. Color balance is excellent.11. Technique with this capture blends in with the technical approach in my opinion. The low ISO and resulting shutter speed doomed the shot before it was captured, hence the blurry bird. Better technical control will lead to a sounder approach to future shots. We eventually learn how to approach a certain set of constraints this way. -1. 12. The image does tell us a story, nice job! I like the image, one of those right place/time captures and very colorful. The most important knowledge to gain here in my opinion is your approach in a technical sense, 8/12.</blockquote>