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Posted by Ian Mason on October 27, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Tuftie
1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4TC, 1/640s, f7.1, iso 200.

Another pond image, this time of the only tufted duck to make an appearance for a few months. I hope the males return. Comments and critique always appreciated.

LARGER VERSION
Posted by Brett Lewis on October 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM
:eek: :eek: WOW! What amazing detail and such superb light.. For me this is one of the best images from so many stunning shots from your library. Superb work as always Ian. I keep looking at it and wonder if it's an optical illusion or does it need just a little CWR?

Brett :toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by David Lloyd on October 27, 2009 at 6:55 PM
This is very smooth Ian, (smooth just came into to my mind, it was reactionary)
It's pose, it's reflection, the water and background make for this perfect picture ...
You must be very pleased with this :smile:

--David
Posted by Mark Davies on October 27, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Another super addition to your collection
Posted by Major Gilbert on October 27, 2009 at 7:01 PM
That little shaft of light is just spot on. A great looking duck image.

Major.
Posted by Graham Goddard on October 27, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Beautiful.
Posted by Ian Haskell on October 27, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Fantastic - this has wow factor for me!!

Ian :wavey:
Posted by PhilH on October 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM
I so very nearly missed this having been looking after two of my grandchildren for the evening... I so so glad I didn't, what a superb trademark image, the central comp works, the light is great, the pose is fantastic.... I don't often resort to expletives, but.......

BLOODY BRILLIANT (sorry)

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 28, 2009 at 3:48 AM
Immaculate Ian.
However, having read the title I was expecting a squirrel shot ! Now that would be an unusual subject for your pool technique !!! Perhaps with a snorkel? :biggrin:

Robert
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 28, 2009 at 3:55 AM
Superb image Ian - a total stunner :toast: :toast:
Posted by Marcus Conway on October 28, 2009 at 5:05 AM
Very special. Really works for me. :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on October 28, 2009 at 5:12 AM
Beautiful light and composition :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Peter Woods on October 28, 2009 at 5:46 AM
Well this made me jealous.... yes jealous.....

Absolutely stunning image Ian........ WELL DONE :smile:
Posted by Tim Munsey on October 28, 2009 at 7:21 AM
I think you're a pond skater with powerful arms, gorgeous shot, you really have something with this style - well done.

Tim
Posted by David Kjaer on October 28, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Superb Ian - lighting and LPOV are wonderful!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by eric weight on October 28, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Never seen better - absolutely stunning.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Guy Rogers on October 28, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Hello Ian.

Just magical thats all I can say.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 28, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Cracking image :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Hobson on October 28, 2009 at 5:57 PM
very nice

Paul
Posted by Fran French on October 29, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Absolutely superb Ian. Love the rich colours, the light in the eye, detail and everything spot on. Love it!

Fran :toast: :toast: :toast: