Gadwall

Discussion

20 replies

Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 21, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Gadwall, this is one of my favourite ducks, I think the Gadwall has the most gorgeous looking plumage, the way the scalloped breast feathers merge into fine lines on the flanks is beautiful.

Processed in DPP / CS2 ( a couple of small blemishes removed from the waters surface )

1/1250th @ f8 -1/3rd iso400

Any critique most welcome and thanks for looking.

Andy...

Posted by Geoffrey Baker on September 21, 2010 at 11:54 AM

This is lovely

I like the small bow wave and the reflection is just about perfect.
Well done.

Geoff.

Posted by Karen Summers on September 21, 2010 at 12:31 PM

This is lovely and love the reflection

Posted by David Kjaer on September 21, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Hi Andy

Beautiful image of a beautiful bird.

David

Posted by Shaun Simpson on September 21, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Spot on for me, nice one

Posted by Jeroen Stel on September 21, 2010 at 3:02 PM

Splendid shot and one i would love to have in my files!
well done!

greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Posted by Craig Jones on September 21, 2010 at 3:19 PM

Beautiful light and detail Andy and the swimming into the shot composition makes the image for me

Posted by Paul Rosser on September 21, 2010 at 3:49 PM

What a brilliant reflection Andy. It must have been soooo still!? Love it!

Paul.

Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 21, 2010 at 3:55 PM

Pleased you like it guys

Hi Paul, this part of the lake is in a very sheltered spot, with reedbed protecting it from the wind.

Andy...

Posted by Lewis Thomson on September 21, 2010 at 5:28 PM

Very nice Andy, love this species too! Great reflection!

Cheers,

Lewis.

Posted by Austin Thomas on September 21, 2010 at 6:28 PM

Great image and reflection Andy.

Well done.

Cheers

Austin
www.austin-thomas.co.uk

Posted by Lee fisher on September 21, 2010 at 10:21 PM

Cracking reflection in this shot Andy. Really lifts the shot from all the other duck images you see.

Lee

Posted by Barry Southon on September 22, 2010 at 3:57 AM

Andy

A top rate image and the reflection is perfect.

Posted by Neil Burton on September 22, 2010 at 7:29 AM

A fine image of a fine duck!

Posted by Lee Newman on September 22, 2010 at 8:41 AM

Nice looking Duck & a superb image. Nice water colour, good details & the reflection is one of the best I have seen.

Lee

Posted by Dale Sutton on September 22, 2010 at 9:25 AM

Nice one Andy.

Dale

Posted by John Robinson on September 22, 2010 at 1:31 PM

Good stuff.
Jr

Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 22, 2010 at 2:08 PM

Thanks for comments, always appreciated

Andy...

Posted by Guy Rogers on September 22, 2010 at 2:21 PM

Hello Andy.

Beautifully captured and that reflection is superb also like the composition with the bird swimming at a slight angle coming across the frame.

Posted by David Sewell on September 23, 2010 at 10:38 AM

Spot on for me - and one of my favourite ducks as well.

David

Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 23, 2010 at 1:16 PM

Cheers, Guy and David

Andy...