Another Merganser

Gallery: AvianPosted October 31, 2017363 views5 comments

I actually shot this one the day before the last posting. I had some fun with this picture in the weekly challenge but here is the original. Some people thought the last posting was a little over sharpened so I make sure to watch that on this one. I really like the water in this image.

Iso-500, 200-500 at 500 mm, F6 .3, 1250th, handheld, D 500, 75% full frame, Adobe camera raw 10, Topaz adjust, TK sharpening action at 35%

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on October 31, 2017 at 5:59 PM

I like the water also. I also love the beautiful eye on this Merganser. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 31, 2017 at 7:35 PM

Indeed, the water is really nice, and as Jerry has stated, the eye is great. This is a very interesting species David and you have done a nice job capturing it.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 1, 2017 at 12:35 PM

Really gorgeous water reflections, David, and an excellent shot of the Merganser.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on November 1, 2017 at 3:20 PM

I like your choice of a pano for this strong image. Good detail in the hen and some remarkable fall color in the water. Well done.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on November 1, 2017 at 4:51 PM

I like the water as well; it blends in nicely with the merganser (is it a juvenile hooded?) Good detail and I like how you cropped the shot.

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