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Wood Duck Drake

by Jim DeWitt

Gallery: AvianPosted December 15, 2011222 views6 comments
Olympus E-5, 300mm x 2.0 TC, sitting on bank (as low as I could get)
f8, 1/200, ISO1600

I find these males to be an incredible challenge. This was taken this fall in Idaho at Ann Morrision Park in pre-dawn light.

70% of full frame. Selective sharpening to bird, slight brightening of bird. I'm continually impressed by the performance of the E-5 at ISO1600.

C & C, please. Thanks for looking.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 15, 2011 at 3:43 AM
Jim, Very painterly - looks like a fine watercolour.
Great reflection and nice habitat.
I have not calibrated my monitor for too long, but the blues along the duck's back seem fairly over-saturated.
Nice!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Really like the setting and the duck looks sharp. A nice exposure on this very difficult subject. I enjoy the reflection also.
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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on December 15, 2011 at 12:59 PM
I don't know if it is as hard to get close to those in Idaho as it is here in Colorado? Anyways, nice shot!
Registered on November 16, 2011, 67 Posts, 1127 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 15, 2011 at 5:07 PM
I would love to see one of these one day but they do seem like it would be a real challenge due to contrast and colors. Nice job in getting this shot with the reflection.
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 16, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Nice shot of this woody and really like the included habitat. The reflection makes it even better Jim. nice job!
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Comment posted by Debbie Yarra on January 19, 2012 at 12:42 AM
Awesome photo! I'm new to avian photography, so I don't know how difficult this subject is, but you have captured this beautifully. I love the colors of the duck and the environment. The reflection makes it perfect! Blessings Deb :smile:
Registered on January 1, 2012, 5 Posts, 91 Comments