Female Ruddy Duck

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11 replies

Posted by Ian Mason on February 3, 2008 at 5:45 PM

Canon 1D2n, 300mm f4 x1.4, 1/640s, f8, iso 200, first light. Fair crop. Minor processing.

I haven't yet seen a male, and wish he would turn up as I'm sure he will be more colourful. Critique always welcome.

Posted by Paul Gibbs on February 3, 2008 at 5:54 PM

Very nice low angle, nice blurred BG, great colours and sharpness! Whats not to like?

Posted by Paul King on February 3, 2008 at 6:19 PM

I agree nice low POV good OOFBG cool shot.

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on February 4, 2008 at 3:03 AM

Very nice picture Ian. I like the low angle and the warm colours very much!

Posted by Frederic Desmette on February 4, 2008 at 6:50 AM

I like everything about it...low angle, colour,light etc very nice
Frederic

Posted by Nick on February 4, 2008 at 7:06 AM

Like the low angle and the colours you've got. Hope she doesn't see Mr Duck - that'd likely be the end of both of them. They're liable to be shot as they're not very welcome in the UK at the moment.

Posted by Jim Greenfield on February 4, 2008 at 7:53 AM

Most impressive for all the reasons already stated

Posted by Greg Hitchcock on February 4, 2008 at 9:09 AM

It's already been said, but worth saying again - the warm colours in this are really nice. DoF is spot on and brings the bird out well. Not the most popular of birds, but fairly photogenic.

Greg

Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 4, 2008 at 9:14 AM

Gorgeous shot!
Love the low angle!
Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Posted by Paul Inglis on February 4, 2008 at 11:27 AM

Hi Ian,

Brillant capture - I agree with the above comments!

Posted by Tim Munsey on February 4, 2008 at 11:36 AM

Lovely shot, all been said. I really like these ducks, full of character.

Tim

Posted by eric weight on February 5, 2008 at 2:01 PM

Absolutely charming little ducks these. I hope one day to get a shot or two of the male performing his breeding display. If I get a shot half as good as this I shall be happy.

Eric