Ring-necked Duck

Gallery: AvianPosted March 9, 2011106 views8 comments

From a very foggy morning. I like how the tail just melts into the water. I used the camera's flash on this, but I don't think it did much at this distance, as pics without look pretty much the same.

50D, 500mm, Iso 200, 1/200, F4.5 Camera Flash Full frame.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on March 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM

Nice tranquil scene Sharon, I love the warm browns and oranges against the neutral FG and BG. The eye is gorgeous and has a nice little catch light - this may be where the flash helped you out. Lovely image - well done.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 9, 2011 at 10:39 PM

Nice, Sharon. The face doesn't seem to be fully sharp. I think maybe your focus was back a little. I like that you caught the detail in the ring of water around the Duck.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on March 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM

I like the high key look of this image. You have a nice low angle and good relfection. Might try and increase the sharpening on the face.

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on March 10, 2011 at 2:14 AM

Wonderful image, Sharon. It just seems like the lady is floating in space. Very painterly aspect to it. Had thoughts of it being a Federal duck stamp. Nice composition and a wonderful mood projected. This is a photo I'd hand on my wall.

Peter

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 10, 2011 at 4:48 AM

Nice one Sharon - really like the peaceful quality of this shot

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on March 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

Very nice and clean shot, Sharon. I like very much the composition and the mood.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM

Beautiful capture. The serenity is wonderful. I think the fog and muted lighting may be a real plus for the feeling generated.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on March 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM

Very nice look at this ring-necked, Sharon. I like the subdued, almost monochrome colors. Maybe a tad soft in the bill area.

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