Preening Teal

Gallery: AvianPosted September 7, 201374 views6 comments

I shot this this cinnamon Teal preening at the local refuge this summer. Cropped to 85% of original for better comp., I like the exposed blue wing feathers against the cinnamon.

Larger version available, thanks for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L + 1.4TC
F/6.7 1/180 I 100
auto window beanbag lens rest

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6 comments

Comment posted by Chris Miller on September 7, 2013 at 5:20 PM

I like the action of the teal, though i feel a better crop would be possible if you put his eye right at the rule of thirds on the right hand side

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 7, 2013 at 7:38 PM

An excellent look at this multicolored duck, well positioned with good detail. It feels tilted a couple of degrees CW,

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on September 8, 2013 at 3:45 AM

Nice colored duck , the image shows the oily feathers very nicely. Well done, Hans

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Sweet photo of this handsome fellow showing it's beautiful plumage. Great preening action you captured Craig

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on September 8, 2013 at 9:03 PM

Really nice preening pose with nice, warm colors. Sharon

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 9, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Beautiful, Craig. Great pose and lighting to show off the plumage.

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