Green-winged Teal

Gallery: AvianPosted January 16, 2012203 views20 comments

Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca)

Place: Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ
Date: January 10, 2012, 2:39 pm
Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8, TC20E (2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: Aperture priority matrix metered, ISO 400, 1/320th, f/14, -2/3rd ev compensation
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac G4, 77% of frame

A difficult species for me to get within range.

As always: honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Larger image provided as always.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Artistic, unique and a real pleasing color palette. Well done

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 16, 2012 at 12:00 PM

I like the POV Rich, really shows off the beautiful patterns/markings in an optimal way.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on January 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM

A very nice shot. The BG colors compliment the colors of the bird nicely and I especially like the way the green and cinnamon colors in the head show so well. It's also an interesting pose and the detail is excellent. The only thing I would suggest would be to try and bring out a little more detail in the shadow area of the face but that could just be my monitor. Overall it is a very nice shot and I wish I could get one that good but I have only seen these guys at a great distance so far and as you mentioned they are difficult to get close to.

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on January 16, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Richard i do like the pose and the detail in the large image is superb.

Keith.

Registered on July 12, 2008, 127 Posts, 1735 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 16, 2012 at 4:25 PM

Rich, a very difficult exposure handled expertly. The light is super and the resulting colors are stunning. On my calibrated monitor the detail in the shadow areas is as expected and lends nice depth. Very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on January 16, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Nicely done, Rich. Love the water in this.

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Comment posted by dan elster on January 16, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Beautiful colors and composition.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 16, 2012 at 6:40 PM

beautiful, Rich. love the colors and comp here.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 16, 2012 at 10:22 PM

One of favorite colored ducks and like you mentioned very difficult to get a good shot. I like the eye contact and the green iridescent shine.

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

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 16, 2012 at 11:18 PM

Excellent job on the Teal, Richard. I like the pose-it's always difficult to get a clear eye in a grooming bird.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on January 16, 2012 at 11:23 PM

Great detail, exposure and color. I agree, that clear eye here is something special.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 16, 2012 at 11:56 PM

Wonderful detail, light, colors, and so nice to have the reflection.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 17, 2012 at 12:41 AM

Wonderful colors and the detail is exceptional. Like your composition.

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 17, 2012 at 9:59 AM

Great capture, Richard ! Beautiful colors and and nice reflection.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 17, 2012 at 10:35 AM

To start: amazing capture of this difficult to approach bird. Colors, reflection, pose : all spot on ! I am not 100% sure, but it looks a little over sharpened to me, but it could also be texture of the feathers - but other than that I think it's first rate ! Cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 17, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Really lovely. I like the golden water. Colors in the bird and rich and vibrant. Pattern on the bird is exquisitely detailed and sharp. Well done.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 17, 2012 at 11:05 PM

Great light and water along with my favorite pose! Very nice! Sharon

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 18, 2012 at 1:29 PM

It seems that during duck hunting season these guys are especially elusive. I like the lighting and the pose.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Interesting pose and gorgeous colors. Exposure looks fine to me throughout the image. Well done on a subject that's difficult to approach.

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 20, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Very nice image Richard.
May

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