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American Widgeon
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American Widgeon

by Craig Strand

Gallery: AvianPosted October 19, 201076 views5 comments
American Widgeon drake shot earlier this summer.

Larger version available, thanks for your comments!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM
F/6.7 1/250 ISO 20
tripod, cable

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 19, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Craig, I really like the shimmering silvery water and enjoy the detail where the bird is sharp but do wish for more DOF to get it all sharp. I'm not sure this head angle works very well for me - be interesting what other folks think about that.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 19, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Like this image. Great detail in the wing feathers. Wish for more DOF so to see the tail area in the same great detail. I like the head on view of this bird, but it would be preferable for more eye to show.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on October 19, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Nice light on this Widgeon Craig. I really like that water color. I am wishing to see one of the eyes a bit better.
Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 20, 2010 at 10:22 AM
I like the head-on POV, colors look natural Craig. Good DOF, just wish for a bit more..
Your note states ISO 20? - You mean 200 of course.
I especially like the waters look here :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 20, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Beautiful, Craig. I love the water. I think I'd vote for a slight head turn, but I still like this. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments