Mallard

Gallery: AvianPosted April 3, 2012723 views17 comments

A hen Mallard from Gilbert Water Ranch, 31 Dec 2011, shooting with Rich Ditch and Jim Hackley.

I appreciate your critiques and comments. Please view the larger version if possible.

f/8, 1/2000, ISO 400

Canon 7D, 500mm + 1.4xTC, either monopod or lying down

Crop to 74% of original (13.4 of 18MP) and a little rotation.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 3, 2012 at 11:52 PM

Lovely. You captured the light and colors here perfectly. A very nice low angle.

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Comment posted by Verdon on April 4, 2012 at 12:12 AM

nice low angle shot, love the light and the droplets

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on April 4, 2012 at 12:55 AM

What a great image. Everything important is super sharp showing great detail in the feathers, eye, and bill. Great seamless BG. You exposed and composed this right on the money. No nits here. Trying to figure out what she did just before you hit the shutter to send the water droplets flying.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on April 4, 2012 at 4:03 AM

All-round fine image - I especially like the pose, shared tones of bird and settting, reflections, water drops and crisp presentation.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on April 4, 2012 at 7:54 AM

Beautiful light-great colors and detail-a really sweet image Brian.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on April 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM

Oh, my, what beautiful, beautiful light and colors, and I love the composition and clarity. Beautiful portrait.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 4, 2012 at 9:52 AM

Great light and angle, Brian. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on April 4, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Beautiful angle of view and light! If this were mine, I'd give its virtual feet a bit of room.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 4, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Very cool Mallard shot Brian, wonderful composition with the light, low perspective and water drops. The detail and background on the larger image look great. A good example of how other elements can make one of those ordinary ducks into a very pleasing image to view, way to go.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on April 4, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Love the light. The frozen droplets put this over the top for me.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 4, 2012 at 9:29 PM

Sweet shot Brian, love the lighting and angle. The frozen water drops make me wonder where they are coming from.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 4, 2012 at 10:11 PM

I just love this Brian. The light is so sweet and the tones just great. I am such a fan of these super low angles and you got it. The water drops add as well. I hate to find anything wrong cause it is such a great image but I wonder if you have any room on the bottom for a little more virtual leg room? I know they have short legs but I feel a need

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on April 5, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Great look at this hen, Brian. Excellent light with really nice detail and a great background. The water drops are a nice bonus.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 5, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Awesome light you captured this beauty in Brian, the water drops are cool. Excellent Comp!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 5, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Beautiful!! I love the water drops and the light is fantastic! Wonderful shot of this Mallard, Brian.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on April 6, 2012 at 7:43 AM

The light and low angle are excellent.

Ray

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on April 13, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Brian the small image is very good going to the large is superb.

Keith.

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