Ring-necked Drake

Gallery: AvianPosted February 17, 20181,904 views5 comments

At my favorite lake, I found this Ring-necked Duck. In this image, you can see the neck ring from which this species gets their name. It is usually not very visible. Processed with Lightroom, Photoshop and Lightzone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f5.6
1/800s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 320

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 17, 2018 at 9:34 PM

Excellent detail and a good low POV. Superb work on the shadows and highlights.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on February 18, 2018 at 1:26 PM

Really good job in this image Jerry. The depth of field is perfect. I really like the colors in the photo. The eye looks really good.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 18, 2018 at 7:14 PM

Jerry, I really like the intense color of that eye here. Your POV is exceptional right down on the water with the duck it looks like. Nice colors and good detail throughout. Wonderful warm creamy BG too.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 18, 2018 at 7:32 PM

Sweet, Jerry. I can see why that's your favorite lake, you're gettign some great shots there. Maybe a bit off the bottom here?

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on February 18, 2018 at 10:33 PM

Nice capture, Jerry! I like the low angle and the golden water (it compliments it's eye). Good exposure with nice detail in the black feathers. Maybe could benefit from a tad stronger sharpening but that's a personal preference.

Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments