Gadwall Drake

Gallery: AvianPosted December 18, 2017521 views8 comments

Anas strepera

I was happy to capture this Gadwall in some nice late afternoon light.

Canon 1DX, 800mm 5.6L IS + 1.4 TC
1/800, f9.0, partial metering
ISO 800
Tripod approx. 18" from the ground

Please view the larger image for detail.

All comments and critique are very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 18, 2017 at 11:39 PM

That's a lot of focal length to handle!

Nice detail and color. I'd darken the throat and face a little.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on December 19, 2017 at 2:25 PM

Good light, detail, and point of view. The water reflections are subtle but pleasing. Richards suggestion is reasonable.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on December 19, 2017 at 3:58 PM

Good detail and you captured the colors nicely.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on December 19, 2017 at 4:37 PM

Nice low angle Matt. Really like the water in this!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 20, 2017 at 5:45 PM

A nice low angle and a beautiful duck, Matt. I like the eye contact and the light is beautiful.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on December 20, 2017 at 6:35 PM

Real nice image of this Gadwall Matt. I like the pose and the light on this bird. I think the cheek and neck are just a bit too bright. Looks like possible cloning issues on the water just in front of the duck. Overall, a very nice shot.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on December 21, 2017 at 2:37 PM

Thank you everyone for all of your comments.
Jim, there is no cloning in this image. Is there something that looks odd that I am missing? Directly in front of the duck is ripples in the water.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 22, 2017 at 8:35 PM

Excellent shot Matt, great detail and I like the water color. I would drop the exposure just a touch. devil

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