Mallard

Gallery: AvianPosted June 19, 2010118 views13 comments

Hello All,
unfortunately the job and the weather aren't cooperative lately.
This shot was taken two month ago in Switzerland.
I like the warm light and the peaceful atmosphere of the moment that I find again in this pic.

40D 300+2TC
f8,0 1/1600
ISO 500

Thanks for viewing.
C&C are very welcome.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 19, 2010 at 1:18 PM

A very pleasing hen Mallard Monica, nice warm lighting

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Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on June 19, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Monica great lighting and sharp with great detail in the feathers.
I was in Pavia 2 weeks ago and the weather also wasnt to good

Registered on November 1, 2003, 518 Posts, 2114 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on June 19, 2010 at 1:45 PM

You did a great job taking a very common subject and making it look really nice. I love the light and how the water color and texture works perfectly with the bird's colors and textures. Nice pose by the bird, good sharpness, and nice DOF. Well done.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on June 19, 2010 at 3:23 PM

A nice image as presented, especially in the larger version.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 19, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Technical details look really good Monica, sharp and excellent exposure. I would like to see a bit more room at the bottom and perhaps a 1/2 degree of ccw rotation.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Conway on June 19, 2010 at 7:26 PM

This is very very nice. I agree with you on the warm light and the tranquil feeling conveyed.

Peter

Registered on June 25, 2007, 347 Posts, 3913 Comments

Comment posted by Satie Sharma on June 20, 2010 at 4:40 AM

Beautiful light and pose, Monica. I would prefer some more room at the bottom than the top.

Registered on November 11, 2003, 189 Posts, 5335 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on June 20, 2010 at 10:41 AM

Wonderful detail and color here, Monica. This duck is beautifully captured. However, I do find it curious that you located the bird so low in the frame and that the reflection is headless. I agree with others that more room at the bottom and less at the top would be even more attractive.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on June 20, 2010 at 11:37 AM

Very nice shot, Monica. Fine details,colors and sharpness. Great light!
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by David Sparks on June 20, 2010 at 6:43 PM

Monica:
Lovely light, nice detail and I really like the brown colors of the image. I agree with the comments that more room at the bottom would be a plus.

Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments

Comment posted by S Govindarajan on June 20, 2010 at 8:21 PM

Great light indeed, Monica! Very sharp too. I like the wet plumage, low angle and the muted colors in this image. Thanks for sharing this.

Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on June 21, 2010 at 3:26 PM

Thanks to everybody for your honest suggestions.
I chose this comp because the entire reflection did not seem to add to the image but rather I preferred to emphasize the warm light in the background. Anyway I'll try another crop with more room on the bottom. Thanks again!

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on June 22, 2010 at 12:16 AM

Beautifully sharp, Monica. Eye contact and lighting are supreme.

Registered on October 5, 2007, 58 Posts, 2039 Comments