Morning Reflection

Gallery: AvianPosted May 19, 2010124 views11 comments

This Gadwall drake was shot early yesterday am, sleeping in with his reflection. Yes, I know many will wish for more canvas, me too, but shooting between brush it was this or nothing.

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11 comments

Comment posted by Ian Mason on May 19, 2010 at 2:53 PM

I love the rich colours and the reflection is perfect. There's a funny optical illusion that I can't get my head around. The water where the rock is appears to be sloping yet the reflection seems vertical.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 19, 2010 at 3:02 PM

Thanks for the comments.
Ian, I think I see what is puzzling about the waterline. The duck is actually standing on an old tree stump that from the right emerging point, runs left and back. The waterline along the curved side does give a funny optical illusion. I did do a very minor CCW rotation on the image to better align the bird with his reflection, but I don't think that effects what we are looking at. I appreciate your keen eye.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 19, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Beautiful light, Craig. Nice, subtle image.

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Comment posted by Ian Mason on May 19, 2010 at 4:42 PM

Ah yes, I see it now - thanks for the explanation.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on May 19, 2010 at 4:57 PM

Very nice shot, with wonderful reflection.

Congrats

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on May 19, 2010 at 11:16 PM

Hi Craig,
Good image with a nice reflection. Details and light are spot on. My only nit is the area around the eye is a tad dark. I personally like to have a good strong eye contact.
Thanks for posting.

Ronnie G.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on May 20, 2010 at 5:24 AM

The comp is really nice as is the setting. I'm seeing a color purplish cast in the darks (on log and feet) on my end.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on May 20, 2010 at 12:52 PM

Very nice image, Craig. I really like the colors and the reflection.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM

Cool reflection shot Craig, I think the comp is fine.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 20, 2010 at 8:07 PM

I really like the green water, reflection, and lighting. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on May 20, 2010 at 8:41 PM

Craig,
It was a real pleasure to open this one.Bravo!

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments