Redhead Drake

Gallery: AvianPosted March 5, 2011127 views14 comments

Canon 1D Mark 4 With EF 500mm f4 & 1.4 tc
1/500 sec, F 6.3, ISO 640

Got a tip about 3 pairs of Red Headed Ducks from a friend. Well I went to the location and much to my surprise the ducks swam right at me. No bread or bait used to gather a nice group of Red Headed Duck shots. After a truly brutal week in "Corporate America" it was nice to ground my self with something as enjoyable as nature.

Thank you for looking and commenting!

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 5, 2011 at 9:00 PM

Hey, they're looking for a hand out man. I might've considered a small reward after the shoot anyway :)
Tack sharp and the direct eye contact is great Michael..Looks like light overcast conditions, the exposure is excellent too.
Everything looks very nice, well done!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM

Nice reward - However, I think the reward should be a little more balanced - like 3 days in the "world" and 4 days shooting..

Excellent image, mike - very sharp, good pose and bright eye, and non-obtrusive water.
Let's see some more of these guys!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on March 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM

wow--sweet details, Mike--he sure came close, I wish the ones I saw today were this accomodating. a good way to recover from a rough week!

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on March 5, 2011 at 10:27 PM

Love that yellow eye coming from the red head -- takes my focus right to the redhead

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on March 6, 2011 at 3:50 AM

Excellent image,.Michael . Very sharp, nice pose and good eye contact.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on March 6, 2011 at 3:58 AM

Nice portrait of this pretty species- excellent details on larger version, with awesome eye- Maybe with the bright reflections of the water, I'd try to darken a bit the subject, keeping a good amount of contrast to enhance the beautiful texture of the grey feathers- Well done, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

Nice that the Red Headed swam over to soothe your difficult week Mike!

I think you exposed well for the conditions you encountered, and the detail is suburb, especially in the larger version.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on March 6, 2011 at 10:29 AM

Well done Michael. I like the relaxed pose, eye contact and nice detail.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM

Incredible detail and love the colors in this Michael! I don't have a single shot of this species and it has always been one of my favorite ducks. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Larry Reitz on March 6, 2011 at 3:01 PM

Just add me to the list of those who like it.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on March 6, 2011 at 3:40 PM

A fine image of a striking bird.

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Comment posted by Bryan Hix on March 7, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Excellent details. The larger version rocks.

Registered on June 13, 2008, 117 Posts, 755 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 7, 2011 at 9:28 PM

The larger image looks great with good detail and sharpness all the way around, nice to see this drake up close and what a color scheme, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 7, 2011 at 9:44 PM

I want one, I'm so envious. He's a beuaty Michael, sweet photo

Ken Archer

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