Cutie

Gallery: AvianPosted March 17, 2014110 views8 comments

This is similar to an earlier post, but the outstretched wings made this female Wood Duct adorable. I guess it is possible for a duck to be cute.

Processed using Photoshop CS3, NeatImage and LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 200-400 f4, L IS
f7.1
1/2000s
ISO 640
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 17, 2014 at 10:37 PM

Superb detail, Jerry, and a great pose. Well done.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 18, 2014 at 6:46 AM

Another beauty Jerry

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 18, 2014 at 1:53 PM

Everything about her looks super. The BG is right on too. The only thing I might debate is making the feather?? (white thing) on the left edge go away. Top marks.

You do realize that you are having entirely too much fun with that lens.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 18, 2014 at 2:07 PM

Been enjoying your woodie shots very much. Really liked the "nagging shot".This one looks good too but I do wish the left wing was positioned just a little more forward than it is.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 19, 2014 at 5:48 AM

Wow ! Great action. Your shots keep getting even better

, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by David Haynes on March 19, 2014 at 10:21 AM

Excellent light. Just perfect. Like the wing position and the color of the water matching the colors of the woodie. Tail is up, exposure is spot on and she's tack sharp. Well done Jerry!!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 19, 2014 at 11:55 AM

Wonderful pose with the wings out and the low water perspective really adds to the image. Very nice feather detail on the larger image, well done Jerry.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Bivens on March 20, 2014 at 10:20 AM

Beautiful color and clarity. Picture makes me smile - it's as if the bird is displaying his spirit and playfulness. The reflection and pooling of the water adds to the overall appeal. Great photo.

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