Black bellied WD

Gallery: AvianPosted July 30, 2010181 views22 comments

Been so busy and it has been so hot I just have not gotten out much. From this morning. These guys are about all that has been flying for me, so I take what I can get. I like the light and the BG on this image. Some may find it a bit tight on top and maybe other places, but I was going for max details. As always thanks for looking and please view the larger image for the best detail. The 720 image is not processed for correct sharpness or presentation.

Canon 7D
500mm f4
ISO 640
1/2000s
f/7.1
Hand Held
Appox. 75% of FF
A bit of NR to BG only.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on July 30, 2010 at 7:40 PM

He's baaack! And about time Ron. Hope you survived all the hubbub.

This is wonderful. The upper 2/3 is my favrorite type of background (as I mentioned in another post tonight) and the detail here is excellent for a static shot, much less in flight. Love the wing position and your relatively tight crop really shows off that nice detail. I don't think it's too tight up top at all with the bird's body low in the frame. Great shot to come back with.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on July 30, 2010 at 7:45 PM

Thanks Ron, it is good to be back and I hope to stay more active. It was a nightmare for sure. I messed around with shooting with the 1.4 on the 500 and higher ISOs today. I did ok for 700mm on flight shots. I will post at least one in the coming days.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM

Amazingly sharp with perfect exposure - I wish the head were against the green BG instead of the 1/2 way point but that's quite minor.

- Luke

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on July 30, 2010 at 7:51 PM

Nice point Luke. Funny how things like that just never are a biggie to me. I guess as long as the bird stands out enough I don't really look at where it sits relative to the BG elements. I will have to pay more attention to that.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 30, 2010 at 8:57 PM

I'd be thrilled with this. I have trouble with this species on the ground and can't imagine gettin g a quality flight shot on this order.

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Comment posted by Eric Diller on July 30, 2010 at 9:52 PM

Great shot Ron! Wetlands are full of those guys! Nice wing spread!

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on July 30, 2010 at 9:53 PM

Nice to see your images again, Ron. The strange combination of colors of this duck and how well you captured them (in flight yet!) make an interesting and beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on July 30, 2010 at 10:38 PM

Good eye conatct and wing position, superb detail Ron.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 31, 2010 at 5:36 AM

Another sweet flight shot Ron

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 31, 2010 at 7:09 AM

Wonderful shot Ron - the detail in the larger image is wonderful

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on July 31, 2010 at 8:12 AM

Very nice inflight shot with good exposure on the blacks and nice BG.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on July 31, 2010 at 8:32 AM

Great details n BIF !
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on July 31, 2010 at 12:48 PM

Well done, Ron. Excellent crop

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on July 31, 2010 at 6:17 PM

Ron,

It is so good to see you back, I have missed your images. I have no issues about your comp, it shows the wonderful details so well and does not feel too tight to me. Love the light, the upswept wings and great eye contact. The background doesn't bother me because the duck stands out well from it.

Very well done.

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Comment posted by Nancy Elwood on July 31, 2010 at 7:23 PM

Ron this one is just superb!! Sharpness and techs are spot on!!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 31, 2010 at 7:31 PM

Beautiful flight shot, Ron. Lovely detail.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 31, 2010 at 9:58 PM

Can't add much more to what has allready been said and praised. I really like the way he stands out from the background.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on July 31, 2010 at 10:30 PM

nice one, Ron, with great detail and I like the pose and I think the blurry wingtips help provide a sense of motion

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Comment posted by Harshad Barve on August 1, 2010 at 7:47 AM

Mighty fine image , big congrats

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Comment posted by Ian Mason on August 1, 2010 at 1:46 PM

Excellent in every respect - wouldn't change a thing!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 2, 2010 at 12:04 PM

Wonderful flight image with an amazing variety of colors, I always enjoy viewing and reading about your images, well done.

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Comment posted by Joe James on August 2, 2010 at 9:11 PM

Nicely done Ron! Was this at Viera Wetlands? I hear there's a pair out there with chicks right now. Love the flight shot, great BG and Comp.

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