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Mrs Tufted

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Posted by Graeme Lee on March 21, 2006 at 1:34 PM
Taken at Stover in Devon UK where the population of these are good this year. 26 the ranger reckons on the small lake. Must admit, only seen about 10 at the most, but I guess he knows!!

Not the most pretty ducks, but the female has eluded me until now. Could have done with a better sky and calm water for the water BG, but take what you can!

Critique and comments welcome.

Regards, Graeme

Tech:
1d2, 500/4 + 2x,1/400th, F10, -0.3 ev, 550ex -1.3,ISO200, RAW, Centre weighted, G1325, AS B1
Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 21, 2006 at 2:44 PM
A good result considering the conditions,Certainly has the wind in the hair
Posted by Tim Munsey on March 21, 2006 at 2:48 PM
A very attractive duck, well executed, I like the light on its side.

:toast:

Tim
Posted by Malcolm Muir on March 21, 2006 at 2:54 PM
I like this Graeme. I was trying to get shots of tufties the other day and found it difficult to anything that I would call a 'keeper.' I like the light and the wavelets - they are birds of more open waters after all - and the detail is superb.

Malcolm
Posted by Justin on March 21, 2006 at 4:30 PM
Well exposed and good sharpness and detail.Nicely captured.
Posted by John Swift on March 21, 2006 at 5:03 PM
Nice light, techs are good, no nits really.