Northern Shoveler

Gallery: AvianPosted March 5, 2012134 views11 comments

A Northern Shoveler shot at the refuge yesterday under heavy fog, low light conditions. While the lighting wasn't great the water was like glass.

Larger version available, thanks for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM
F/4 1/2000 ISO 640
auto window beanbag lens rest, CS5, LR3, NIKs suite

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Claus Johansson on March 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Although it is taken under difficult circumstances I must say the result is very good. Nice work!

Registered on March 28, 2010, 18 Posts, 48 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 5, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Great shot. Love the mirror like water and the drop of water from the bill.

Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 5, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Still one of my favorite ducks - lovely portrait, especially under the conditions.
Perfect reflection, and perfect water drop.
A tad dark... could use some brightening.
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Carlette Bragg on March 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Lighting did not harm you at all. This is great!

Registered on March 19, 2009, 76 Posts, 387 Comments

Comment posted by wade pettitt on March 5, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Craig this is really nice. I agree with sandy and think a little brightening wouldnt hurt here.

Registered on May 6, 2009, 184 Posts, 471 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on March 5, 2012 at 9:01 PM

so, "Let their be more light!"

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Cross on March 5, 2012 at 10:33 PM

Very, very nice, Craig. Talk about a seamless transition from water to BG! Nice pose, very sharp, excellent rendition of colors. Lots to like about this one. No niggles from me.

Registered on April 3, 2010, 271 Posts, 1342 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on March 6, 2012 at 4:31 AM

A lovely image, I especially like the reflection, waterdrop, water mirror and vignette like effect.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 6, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Really nice soft light and the water drop is a plus

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 6, 2012 at 11:02 AM

I definitely like the second post better. I second all the praise. The only thing that might improve it would be a little lower angle if you could do it without losing the reflection.

Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments

Comment posted by Rebecka on March 7, 2012 at 11:18 PM

Oh my goodness. The large version almost leaves me speechless, it's so perfect. It's perfect... stillness. When I view the large version, I am almost waiting to hear the droplet off his beak hit the water. Very intimate, lovely capture.

Registered on February 5, 2009, 170 Posts, 924 Comments