RNDuck

Gallery: AvianPosted August 13, 2011113 views13 comments

Taken at Viera Wetlands just after the morning fog lifted. I like the morning light in this. and the good look at the ring on the neck and purples in the head.

50d, 500mm, Iso 200, 1/320, F5 LARGER version posted...thanks for any comments.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by keith mitchell on August 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM

Sharon that's one very smart Duck it,s bill is amazing the reflection is really nice and the bird is sharp and very detailed lovely image.

Keith.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on August 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM

Excellent. Nice detail, good exposure, clean setting.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 13, 2011 at 4:35 PM

Excellent. The details, tone and pose are spot on. My one teensy objection is the out of gamut highlights on the birds chest, easily toned down. But that is minuscule. Good as is.

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Comment posted by Gaurav Manglik on August 13, 2011 at 5:38 PM

very nice ... love the details

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on August 13, 2011 at 7:38 PM

That eye really stands out. Nice reflection as well.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on August 13, 2011 at 8:35 PM

very nice, Sharon, I really like this. love the gray water, the nice detail, the reflection, and your perfect comp.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on August 14, 2011 at 8:18 AM

Excellent capture Sharon, I like this as well for all the same reasons, plus the comp and reflection. Really a nice image of the specie.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on August 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM

Nice one. A very handsome duck. Nice light and detail and that orange orb is "eye popping". I must admit I don't know why they call it a ring-necked instead of a ring-billed!

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on August 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Sharon you nailed the exposure on this one! Love everything about it!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM

Very nice exposure on this one Sharon. Also like the setting and natural colors! Nicely done

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 14, 2011 at 4:11 PM

A very pleasing photo to look at Sharon

Excellent detail and nice reflection.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by David Williams on August 14, 2011 at 10:23 PM

Always tough to get the features on these guys, Sharon, but you've done it perfectly........well done.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 15, 2011 at 4:01 PM

The larger image makes me really appreciate this shot, excellent color and detail and I like all the water drops on the back, way to go, well done.

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