Another Bufflehead

Gallery: AvianPosted January 25, 2015115 views8 comments

I got a little closer to the Buffleheads today. I must be getting more stealthy or they just don't consider me a threat anymore. This guy is not doing anything particularly interesting, although I do like the bow wave in front of him. I was just thrilled to get a little closer. I think the IQ is bit better as a result.

Processed using Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC 2014. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f7.1
1/1250s
ISO 160
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 25, 2015 at 8:34 PM

Nice Action with the bit of a wave in front of the bird. Exposure looks good and so do colors. I would maybe brighten up the water a touch

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Comment posted by David Rowe on January 26, 2015 at 3:08 AM

Jerry, you did well to get close to this Bufflehead - I do notably less well in photographing Golden Eyes that are a related species.These nuanced colours of the head feathers are quite intriguing.The background colours don't bother me, perhaps the blues are a trifle over saturated but as such I feel the BG compliments the birds regalia. David

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Comment posted by John Robinson on January 26, 2015 at 11:44 AM

Nice one Jerry. I agree the water could be lightened a tad but no big deal.
John

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 26, 2015 at 12:54 PM

For me it works fine as posted Jerry, wouldn't change a thing

, Hans

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on January 26, 2015 at 2:11 PM

Another solid bufflehead capture Jerry. The details are sharp. Pretty soon you'll be in the water with 'em.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 26, 2015 at 7:44 PM

Hi Jerry,

That wave is pretty cool. I like the colors on the head and there's detail in those whites too. If you want , you could lighten the water slightly, but truthfully, I like it as is

........................Jim

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 27, 2015 at 7:53 AM

looks really good Jerry--and I agree about the bow wave. nice that they are getting used to your visits. the only thing I might do is experiment with a slightly less centered comp.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 29, 2015 at 12:45 AM

Beautiful detail Jerry - love that bow wave

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