Mandarin

Gallery: AvianPosted April 23, 2010339 views19 comments

Canon 1D MK 1V, Sigma 300-800mm @ 500mm, 1/160ss - 2/3, iso 400, f8, tripod.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by William Vrolyk on April 23, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Guy, this is a very fine photo of this colorful and beautiful bird. The light makes it seem to glow.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on April 23, 2010 at 5:30 PM

Wow, nice lighting! Great job on the comp, exposure, and angle. The water bg really helps the duck to stand out.

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Comment posted by David E Lester on April 23, 2010 at 7:39 PM

Thst great!

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 23, 2010 at 8:04 PM

Gorgeous. great light colors and reflection

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on April 23, 2010 at 8:11 PM

Stunning. That's about all I can say Guy, gorgeous.

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on April 23, 2010 at 8:45 PM

Nice. The colors are fantastic. I like the composition with the bird looking into the frame. I agree with Will, the bit of back light really makes it glow.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on April 23, 2010 at 9:11 PM

Gorgeous! Beautiful light and drake! Sharon

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 23, 2010 at 9:45 PM

Guy, I only have the same problem I always have with your posts...no larger version. I bet I would enjoy it more, because I have a hunch all the details are terrific, but I would really like to see them and enjout these beautiful colors more also!

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Comment posted by Troy Lim on April 23, 2010 at 11:02 PM

Stunning shot, wish it made eye contact.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 23, 2010 at 11:52 PM

Beautiful back lighting on this image, Guy.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on April 24, 2010 at 3:37 AM

Striking shot Guy - love the comp and the side/back lighting

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on April 24, 2010 at 5:24 AM

Looks terrific !!!
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Loulou Beavers on April 24, 2010 at 5:54 AM

Gorgeous, light is great, low ankle also.

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Comment posted by Dethan Punalur on April 24, 2010 at 10:47 AM

Hi Guy
Fantastic image...beautifully captured...tanx for sharing

Dethan Punalur,
Coonoor, India

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on April 24, 2010 at 3:49 PM

A beauty!

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on April 24, 2010 at 4:26 PM

Looks tack sharp, but its the radiant colors that make this. Love it.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 24, 2010 at 8:45 PM

Beautiful shot.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 24, 2010 at 11:28 PM

Exquisite lighting, especially for this species. You managed to get a highlight on the shaded side, well done!

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on April 25, 2010 at 1:30 PM

A real beauty Guy. Don't see those posted here very often.

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