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Black Duck

by Andrew Sentipal

Gallery: AvianPosted December 12, 201059 views3 comments
The black duck is not one of the best looking ducks. Mom looks good with her little one close by.

Nikon D300 with Nikon 70-200 with 1.4 teleconverter at 280mm.
F8 1/400 ISO 400

Comments and critique please. I learn from every post

Merry Christmas

Andrew

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 12, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Andrew, I like the alert pose of the adult and the nice light on most of the youngster. The yellows don't look too bright to me. I think showing only part of the adult bird works here so we get a more intimate look at the duckling. Sharpness on both birds looks pretty good at this size, If this were mine I'd leave more room on the right if I had it.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 13, 2010 at 7:53 PM
Well done Andrew, nice lighting and detail, good job with the dof at close quarters. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on December 14, 2010 at 12:16 PM
Andrew I like the composition which gives a more intimate image of mother and child.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments