American Wigeon

A good shot but too bad about the light. I am sure some sun would have brought out the green on his head and the copper shine on his breast and sides much better. Nothing to be done about that and you did well with what you had to work with.

Ron, you got close and your exposure looks pretty good. I think you did pretty well with the light you had. Personally, I'd prefer that the bird were looking slightly more to its left for a better look at the eye and head profile.

This picture plus my last post - lady wood duck - where taken on a cloudy day- because I was trying out a comment by Jim Dewitt " when photographing wood ducks, clouds and rain are your friend." Is this so are should you always use morning and evening sun?

Ron

I think you did pretty well with the lighting you describe Ron. I prefer photographing in early or late sun. Bright overcast days are good too. On rainy dark days I will often use a flash to try and add some color to the shots. I think what Jim was saying was that the cloudy weather helps to keep from overexposing the whites on Wood Ducks.