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Wood Ducks

by Barb Pflaum

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 10, 201494 views5 comments
This was cropped for composition, but even with the crop they're still small. I wish I could have gotten closer to get a better view of these beautiful ducks.

Canon Xti, f/9 1/640, ISO 400, 300mm.

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on December 11, 2014 at 2:17 AM
They look pretty darn good for a tight crop, Barb! Nice colors and decent detail despite the distance.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 11, 2014 at 8:52 AM
Wood ducks are one of North America's most spectacular looking birds (and around here at least, they are very shy). This is a good look at this pair with nicely rippled water and just enough wake to show their movement.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on December 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM
I think that the crop hold up quite well - those cute expressions really pull you in. The ripples and reflections add a nice framing :smile:
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Comment posted by gary phillips on December 12, 2014 at 1:15 PM
Such ornate birds and the crop held up well, Barb. Nice job.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 13, 2014 at 10:26 PM
Hi Barb :wavey: Wood ducks do make wonderful subjects.. The ripples and the fine colors make an excellent BG.



Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments