Ring-Necked Drake

Gallery: AvianPosted January 23, 2017109 views4 comments

The Ring-Necks were cooperating at the local lake today. I have never understood the chosen name of this duck. The ring around the neck is very subtle and is hardly ever visible. I think "Ring-Billed" would have been a better name. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2017) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f6.3
1/1000s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 320

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4 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 23, 2017 at 9:11 PM

Good angle, good pose, good light. Techs look right. It feels just a hair soft.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 23, 2017 at 9:53 PM

Nice one, Jerry. He looks peeved about something, though I'm sure that's just my human pov. Nice detail and exposure.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on January 24, 2017 at 12:06 AM

What a great look int he eye Jerry. He looks like he means business. Nice touch of purple in the head and very nice warm colors in the water.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 24, 2017 at 12:15 AM

Beautiful water, as always, and beautiful colors in the duck. I think he's taking a drink, right?

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