Rainy Wigeon

Gallery: AvianPosted December 16, 2012198 views14 comments

We have been having very changeable weather lately and some really dramatic light at times. Did some shooting in the rain. I personally like the results. Adds a very different feel that is for sure. Ducks in the rain seem to work for me.

Please view larger version for max details.

Canon 1DM4
500 f/4 + 1.4x Tc
ISO 1000
1/1000s
f/5.6
manual exp.
hand held

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Marella on December 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Great detail, Ron. The rain streaks really add to the mood.

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Comment posted by James Allen on December 16, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Very nice effect! The rain could pass for snow as well. Your shutter speed was perfect to freeze the head and body of the duck while preserving some movement in the wings. The smooth colors in the BG top it off. Excellent work Ron

Registered on December 10, 2012, 14 Posts, 232 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Graham on December 16, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Great flight shot. I like the streaking rain. The bright spot under the tail keeps catching my eye; perhaps it could use some darkening.

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Comment posted by May Haga on December 17, 2012 at 8:48 AM

Excellent capture Ron. Opening the larger version shows the rain in greater detail. Thanks for sharing.
May

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 17, 2012 at 11:04 AM

I like how the rain adds another interesting element and nice job in handling the challenging color contrasts of the wigeon, well done Ron.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 17, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Very impressive to get this in the rain - it adds a lot of interest to an image that would be excellent even without the rain.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 17, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Anothe nice widgeon in flight photo Ron. I like the seeing the excellent deatils in the head and body along with the flight motion of the wings and rain.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on December 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Very impressive image Ron, I'm glad i looked at the larger image where the rain is clearly visible. Detail on the bird looks crisp and sharp as usual. Graham

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on December 17, 2012 at 10:16 PM

You got the widgeon coming in at a very nice angle, Ron. Great look at the underwing and head.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on December 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Works for me too, excellent catch!

Ray

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on December 17, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Love the effect of the rain. Great detail in a flight shot. Clean, complimentary BG. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on December 18, 2012 at 9:47 AM

Good sharpness and detail and I like the wing position. The rain drops add a lot to the shot. One of your typically excellent duck shots.

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Very nice, I really like the soft light on your subject. I would agree that the rain adds a certain something extra and seems to be a good fit for the duck.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 18, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Certainly not an easy shot to get of a duck in flight in this light. Great balance of settings to get this, Ron. The raindrops in the larger version are wonderful, especially coming at an angle like they are.

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