Woody Reflection

Gallery: AvianPosted November 23, 2010141 views12 comments

I was drawn to the calmness in this image. There was no breeze at all and the duck remained completely still long enough for me to grab 2 images before it was off again. I also think it is cool that I can see the horizon and sunrise reflecting in it's eye when viewing @ 100%. All C&C welcome.

1DMarkIIN, 500f4, f5, 1/250sec, ISO640, fill flash @ -1 2/3

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12 comments

Comment posted by Ian Macdermott on November 24, 2010 at 7:14 AM

Great calm mood in this shot Kirk
beautiful reflection and a stunning colourful bird

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 24, 2010 at 10:32 AM

Beautiful image of a beautiful bird. Great reflection and light.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 24, 2010 at 11:08 AM

Nice work with the fill flash Kirk, love the water and how the subdued colors help the wood duck to stand out. The duck's colors are wonderful with very natural tones. Love the reflection

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 24, 2010 at 11:19 AM

Nicely done Kirk. I like the reflection, natural colors, calm water with soft colors and the difficult exposure looks good.

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Comment posted by Tom Wilson on November 24, 2010 at 11:50 AM

Very nice, I've been after a shot like that for a long time. If it is that good with the soft light and subtle colors in the water and no stress evident in the bird whatsoever, I will be very happy.

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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on November 24, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Well captured.
A beautiful bird and nice reflection too

Well done.

Geoff.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 24, 2010 at 1:44 PM

The water is super here Kirk. Love the use of flash here. Really natural looking. The reflection makes this stand out to me, really painterly like. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Sally King on November 24, 2010 at 2:12 PM

The reflection is terrific. Nice exposure on the wood duck too.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on November 24, 2010 at 2:49 PM

Excellent Woody portrait Kirk, well controlled flash too.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on November 24, 2010 at 9:06 PM

I always enjoy a good wood duck image. Great reflection that you have here. Do wish for a bit lower angle.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 24, 2010 at 10:46 PM

Beautiful, Kirk. Excellent job on the exposure. I love the still water.

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 27, 2010 at 7:46 PM

Very nice Kirk.
May

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