American Widgeon Drake

Gallery: AvianPosted February 13, 2017139 views11 comments

I liked the water on this one. 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
1/1600s
Focal Length 400mm
ISO 500

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on February 13, 2017 at 11:37 PM

Really nice water, I might be tempted to take some off the top for a more pano crop.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on February 14, 2017 at 2:38 AM

An extremely nice capture of this interesting duck, Jerry! The exposure is perfect, with no blown highlights yet plenty of detail in the dark feathers. The reflection and beautiful colors and striations of the water are a nice bonus. Well done! devil

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 14, 2017 at 5:33 AM

Jerry,
I like it as well, looks much better in the large size.

If i were to be really picky I might try to do something about the small white patch at the bottom right?

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Comment posted by John Robinson on February 14, 2017 at 8:08 AM

Nice one jerry
Agree about removing the small white patch. Love the colours and reflections on the water. I do a lot of water stuff and the effects that come up on water never cease to amaze me.
Attractive shot
JohnR

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 14, 2017 at 12:58 PM

Really nice detail in this Jerry and the water looks fantastic. I also would remove the oof white in the foreground. The only nit I have is that it seems pretty dead centered. Maybe add some room to the right if you have it. Cool frame!

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on February 14, 2017 at 9:27 PM

The water is awesome in this shot, Jerry. The image is sharp as a tack. It looks like you may be able to bring out a tad bit more detail in the bright area of the head. Beautiful image as presented!!!

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on February 15, 2017 at 1:29 PM

Jerry, the water patterns and colors certainly complete this image. Nice to have the wigeon's green plumage echoing those lovely tones.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 15, 2017 at 2:02 PM

That is gorgeous water, Jerry. I think a bit more of it in front of the duck would be nice as he feels a bit crowded there.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 15, 2017 at 2:06 PM

The water on this is real nice Jerry. I like the way it mirrors the green patch on the head of the Widgeon. The undulations of the water and the golden tones they capture are real fine

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 15, 2017 at 2:25 PM

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 15, 2017 at 2:26 PM

Thanks everyone for all the comments. I got rid of the spot and added a little more space on the right.

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