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Duck Angel

by Jerry Austin

Gallery: AvianPosted January 9, 2014266 views21 comments
I caught this Mallard hen at just the right moment. I know it is centered, but not sure how else to present one like this. Taken along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin.

Comments and critiques welcome.


Canon 7D
Canon 200-400 mm f4 IS
f5.6
1/2000 s
ISO 320
Focal Length 343mm

Comments

21 comments
Comment posted by Sandy Scott on January 9, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Incredibly unique shot Jerry!
Registered on December 6, 2013, 85 Posts, 345 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 9, 2014 at 6:41 PM
Great angle on this hen! Sharp detail, true colours, and nice BG with a hint of the waves.
One of the few (IMHO) times when centering is perfect!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by John Robinson on January 9, 2014 at 7:11 PM
That'll do for me !! Wow !!
Love it !
Cheers
JR
Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 9, 2014 at 7:33 PM
OMG! Fabulous! Presented perfectly! :toast: :toast: :toast: Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 9, 2014 at 9:23 PM
Very nice Jerry. Looking at this shot, I'm amazed that ducks can fly! :toast: .................Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 9, 2014 at 9:51 PM
Jerry: A very cool pose indeed. Great timing. I like this very much. The image as posted feels a bit flat. I took the image and added just a bit of mid tone contrast. I think it helps it a lot. Without your permission, I won't post it. If you'd like me to post my suggestion, let me know and I will. Regards, Keith
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 9, 2014 at 10:00 PM
Cool pose, Jerry. I think centered is the way to go with an image like this. A very neat image.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 9, 2014 at 10:04 PM
Keith,

After I posted the image, I too thought it was a little flat. By all means, post your effort. I'd love to see it.

Jerry
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 9, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Hi Jerry: Here's the version I worked. See what you think. Keith
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 9, 2014 at 10:18 PM
Keith,

I like what you did. I have enclosed my version. I think they are pretty close. Thanks for taking the time to work on my image. I really appreciate your comments.

Jerry
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on January 10, 2014 at 1:08 AM
Jerry,
You certainly captured the moment here, I agree that the OP looks a little flat, both re-posts improve this but I think I prefer Keith's
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 10, 2014 at 4:13 AM
Awesome landing shot of this angel Jerry :cool: Excellent details where it counts. Both yours and Keith's re-posts are better.
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on January 10, 2014 at 5:55 AM
Perfect timing. I love the symmetry in this, and it couldn't be more aptly named.
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on January 10, 2014 at 9:33 AM
wonderfully symmetrical shot Jerry. As you say, not many other ways to present this.
Detail looks fine but I wonder if it is possible to make the colours on the chest plumage pop a bit more.
Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on January 10, 2014 at 9:33 AM
Hmm, I should have read all th eposts before I commented. Duh! :frown:
Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 10, 2014 at 12:30 PM
Always wanted to take this shot - you actually DID it ! Congrats ! Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 10, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Great capture Jerry. A very difficult shot to capture and I couldn't visualize this in other than a centered composition. I do like the treatment Keith suggested and I think your re-post is excellent.
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 10, 2014 at 12:57 PM
Way to cool Jerry, excellent shot and nice timing to get this. Photography rules are certainly flexible and this one works as a center shot. The larger image was a pleasure to view, well done.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 10, 2014 at 3:17 PM
The centered placement is totally appropriate. I like your repost and Keith's workover better than the original, with a slight edge on Keith's, which has stronger contrast and brightness. :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 12, 2014 at 10:47 AM
Amazing image Jerry, fantastic wing position and placement. I might take a touch off the top here. My preference is for your repost which has slightly lower contrast than Keiths. Great job and image :toast: :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on January 14, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Outstanding timing and to have the bird facing you. Amazing.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments