Tufted Duck

Gallery: AvianPosted January 16, 2011133 views22 comments

I like these b&w ducks that winter in Switzerland Lakes, even if when I meet them it's always cloudy and rainy.

40D 500+1.4
f6,3 1/320
ISO 400
tripod

Thanks for viewing.
C&C are very welcome.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM

I too love the b and w ducks. Here, where I live, the ring-necked duck is my fav. Very nice exposure and detail on this bird Monica. The eyes are just super against the overall grey, black, and white tones of the image. Nice!

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 16, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Hi, Monica !
Cool shot indeed, very well exposed. Cheers.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM

Hey Monica, this is a fine image. Love those piercing eyes. Good exposure, must be tough to get it with the contrasts of color.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on January 16, 2011 at 2:59 PM

The head on pose works very well for this duck, Monica. I think it's because both eyes are so clearly visible. Lovely exposure. I like the ripples and the ripple distorted reflection too. I'm not sure but the water seems to show some noise. I think I expect it to be more shiny. However, maybe what we are looking at is what it really is! Very interesting and appealing shot.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on January 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM

Thanks everybody for the comments thus far.
Steve, the weather was very overcast and showery so the water was very dark with only superficial reflections. I 'd like to come back there in a sunny day, but after all I harmonized with this dull atmosphere.

Rich, only three days!

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on January 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

Makes sense. Thank you for the info, Monica.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 16, 2011 at 4:19 PM

Interesting angle, Monica, and lovely reflection. If it were mine, I'd be tempted to try a vertical comp.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on January 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM

Nice shot- excellent frontal pose (very pleasant with ducks), and the exposure of the dark feathers is perfect (good it was a cloudy day)- well done, Fabio

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

I like the low angle and the head on pose, Monica. The water is beautiful.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 16, 2011 at 8:52 PM

I like that look in the eyes, it's a dead on POV of the face here Monica.
And those eyes jump out against the dark plumage nicely also..
Cool reflection, nice comp & details

PS - Thanx for the kudos on that dove, I'm getting some mileage out of it

It was published in Nature's Best Photography awhile back also..

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Great front shot image Monica, love the eyes! Wonderful job on the exposure.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 16, 2011 at 10:29 PM

Nice head on view of this guy...he's really checking you out! I like to see how much water they push when swimming and you've portrayed that nicely here. Well done! Sharon

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 17, 2011 at 12:04 AM

Great job on exposing the blacks and whites, nice reflection.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on January 17, 2011 at 6:25 AM

B&W subject exposures are always tough! This is great and the exposure perfect!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Nice exposure on this duck Monica! I think the overcast weather really helps with exposure on these ducks..at least for me it does. Good detail and eye contact as well.

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Comment posted by Gary Marquart on January 17, 2011 at 10:48 AM

Very nice image Monica, great sharpness and I like those eyes. He looks like a duck with an attitude and would like you to vacate the premises.

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on January 17, 2011 at 12:16 PM

Just very well done! Love the six eyes.

Dan

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 17, 2011 at 3:36 PM

I like everything about the image. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 17, 2011 at 6:44 PM

Love the great stare you appear to be getting Monica and those eyes.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on January 18, 2011 at 8:12 AM

Very nice Monica. Very nice job with some tough lighting. I like the overall dark tones. It is great that you captured both eyes.

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on January 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

Very fine detail Monica. I like the water tones, reflection and pose. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Ron Huff on January 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Monica, a awesome photo. Love the eyes. Turned out great, with poor lighting.

Ron Huff

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