BBWD

Gallery: AvianPosted September 23, 2010520 views26 comments

Black-bellied Whistling Duck.
Morning light with light layer of clouds.

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time: May 10 @ 7:48am
Model NIKON D200
Flash Used Never
Focal Length 680 mm (Nikon 400mm f/2.8d AF-I + Nikon TC17EII)
Exposure Time 1/160 sec
Aperture f/4.8
ISO Equivalent 280
Exposure Bias "0"
Metering Mode matrix
Raw
Exposure Program aperture priority

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on September 23, 2010 at 1:54 PM

I honestly dont see how this could be improved Ronnie. The perch and pose are excellent.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Glenn Bartley on September 23, 2010 at 2:11 PM

This is gorgeous Ronnie!!

Registered on June 29, 2004, 448 Posts, 1180 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on September 23, 2010 at 2:29 PM

Really nice! I like the "rubber" look of that webbing! Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on September 23, 2010 at 2:33 PM

An excellent minimalist approach! A good looking bird, an interesting perch and a nice clean background. All expertly photographed. Well done.

Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Laredo on September 23, 2010 at 3:36 PM

Love the pose perch and killer BG

Registered on March 18, 2008, 71 Posts, 332 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on September 23, 2010 at 3:54 PM

The best perched BBWD I've seen to date... over the top detail, creative pose, beautiful perch, classic lighting.

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Giorgio Gregori on September 23, 2010 at 4:02 PM

A very clean image, with excellent composition and great sharpness.
Nice pose of the bird , as if it were a heraldic bird of prey ( perhaps is a little bit presumptuous )

Giorgio

Registered on November 16, 2007, 87 Posts, 793 Comments

Comment posted by Bryan Hix on September 23, 2010 at 4:39 PM

Beautiful pose, BG and colors. On my monitor the tip of the bill/ top of the feet look a bit bright, but not a big deal. Nice work!

Registered on June 13, 2008, 117 Posts, 755 Comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on September 23, 2010 at 5:22 PM

Cool Ronnie! The perch and pose make the shot for me.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on September 23, 2010 at 5:23 PM

Ronnie, the comp and perch are excellent, as is the detail. Maybe just me, but I think it could be just a hair darker, but excellent as usual, Big Cajun Buddy !

Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Mason on September 23, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Outstanding image in every way! The pose couldn't be better and that perch is a bit special.

Registered on December 14, 2005, 399 Posts, 2305 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on September 23, 2010 at 8:15 PM

This is rather exquisite!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by David Haynes on September 23, 2010 at 8:36 PM

If you're not teaching photography Ronnie, you should be. You are skilled beyond belief. I love every one of your captures and this one is just about perfect. I feel like I learn from every one of your posts. Thanks Ronnie!

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on September 23, 2010 at 9:34 PM

Terrific pose; excellent composition.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on September 23, 2010 at 10:34 PM

As good as it can be! Masterful...

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on September 23, 2010 at 11:09 PM

Excellent!!

Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on September 24, 2010 at 2:52 AM

I have never seen a duck whistle or really I should say I have never seen a BBWD. I always admire your shots Ronnie, the clarity of the main subject along with a good background makes your images stand out, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on September 24, 2010 at 6:22 AM

Perch, pose, background ............

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on September 24, 2010 at 7:28 AM

Delightful Ronnie.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 24, 2010 at 8:10 AM

Love the overall comp Ronnie. Love the soft light in your images. Gives them a really nice feel. Well done for sure.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on September 24, 2010 at 5:32 PM

Love the pose. Fantastic shot.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on September 24, 2010 at 7:45 PM

I really like this image, the pose, detail, colours and background are all superb.
Well captured.

Geoff.

Registered on August 20, 2010, 192 Posts, 980 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on September 24, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Pose, perch and comp all shine Ronnie. Nice clean background. Your usual very high IQ.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 25, 2010 at 1:07 PM

Lovely!

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Butch Lama on September 25, 2010 at 9:02 PM

Beautifully compose, great BG & love the perch.

Registered on July 23, 2010, 42 Posts, 316 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on December 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM

Super image- Marvellous light, perch, background and details- great job on this, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments