American Wigeon

Gallery: AvianPosted December 23, 2012140 views12 comments

American Wigeon (Anas americana)

Place: Sweetwater, Tucson, AZ
Date: January 9, 2010 8:31 am
Equipment: Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E 2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: aperture priority matrix metered, ISO 400, 1/1000th @ f/5.6, -1/3 ev compensation
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac G4, minor crop

I rarely see wigeon out of the water so I was happy to get this alternate type photo on a trip to Tucson.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Larger image provided.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 23, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Well put together, Rich. Excellent detail and composition. A lovely reflection of the birds and vegetation.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on December 24, 2012 at 7:48 AM

Excellent habitat image Rich-nice reflection and good detail.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on December 24, 2012 at 8:28 AM

really nice, Rich. love the light, the setting, and your dof. It's easy to find wigeons out of the water in Flagstaff, but they are on cut grass fields or golf courses--not especially photogenic.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 24, 2012 at 10:09 AM

Rich, this is awesome. Love the comp. Great habitat and reflections to go along with the birds. The relaxed poses add a lot IMO.

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Comment posted by Dottie Short on December 24, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Love the reflection and the water droplets on the feathers. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on December 24, 2012 at 6:43 PM

I am with Dottie. I like the reflection and the water drops.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 24, 2012 at 6:49 PM

Love the habitat, it makes the shot.
Very nice Rich. Merry Christmas

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on December 24, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Very nice image of a beautiful duck, Richard. The reflections and included habitat make this image for me.

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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on December 27, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Nothing I'd say will make it better. Nice job Richard !

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 28, 2012 at 2:26 AM

Great setting and comp Richard

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 1, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Excellent low angle - real nice reflection and I like that eyes on both birds are visible. A well executed shot all around

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 1, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Very serene and I like the refections too.

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