Gallery: AvianPosted April 23, 2017638 views7 comments
Taken while sitting next to a local PA creek. 7dMii, 500w/1.4, Iso 400, F6.3, 1/2000 Processed in LR/PS CC. Comments and critiques greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking! Sharon
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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on April 23, 2017 at 2:56 PM
One of my favorite ducks. Even though the light looks like it might have been a bit harsh, you handled it well. Love the open beak.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 23, 2017 at 8:50 PM
A pretty male of the species. The open beak adds a plus. The forehead and beak seem ever so slightly soft focus. An extra round of sharpening at those locations might be helpful.
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 24, 2017 at 2:21 PM
One of those 'too good to be true' birds - nice colors in this image, Sharon ! Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on April 25, 2017 at 12:19 PM
It looks like he's giving you a big smile for the photo! It's nice when they cooperate like that ;). I am wondering if maybe the head is a bit soft?
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 25, 2017 at 9:06 PM
Really nice exposure Sharon. Looks like you had some challenging light, but you handled it perfectly. Agree with others about the head being a touch soft. Not sure if this was full frame, if yes, it might just be based on where you had your focus point and your DOF decision. If this was full frame, I might have stopped down to at least 7.1 but more than likely f/8 to make sure I had enough DOF.
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Comment posted by David Schoen on April 26, 2017 at 5:23 PM
Nice wood duck shot in tough light. A little different to see on a brown water body. Must have been raining prior to the photo. I like it because it's different. Yes the head is a little soft but it still looks nice.
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 28, 2017 at 7:14 AM
Woodies are always a joy to catch.
Great colours, fine detail, and something-other-then-blue water that is very complimentary.
Love it!
Sandy
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7 commentsGreat colours, fine detail, and something-other-then-blue water that is very complimentary.
Love it!
Sandy