Ring-necked duck

Gallery: AvianPosted February 19, 2011213 views31 comments

A few birds were flying a bit late yesturday evening. I like the light, flight position, and BG. I also like the DOF that has even the far wing within it. This is full-frame, no crop. Please view the larger version for max details. Thanks so much.

Canon 1DM4
500mm f/4 + 1.4x TC
ISO 800
1/1600s
f/7.1
Manual exp.
Hand held
Full Frame (no crop)
No NR

Comments

31 comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on February 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM

Another awesome shot, Ron- Terrific details on larger version, and beautiful light and background- Great skill, Fabio

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 19, 2011 at 11:14 AM

Large version is just super! Love it! Sharon

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on February 19, 2011 at 11:29 AM

Ron ..astounding detail in the image, and the larger version is fantastic with more detail. the comp and colors are fantastic.

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on February 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM

Sweet image Ron

Registered on March 31, 2006, 473 Posts, 1081 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM

a beauty, Ron. great light, setting, and detail. nice angle on the bird and really nice DOF.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 19, 2011 at 1:02 PM

Your usual fine detail, position, and comp!
Nice BG to set this guy off.

Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 19, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Another first rate flight shot. You are a Master at these.

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

Comment posted by Ron Huff on February 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

Really a awesome image, Ron

Ron Huff

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Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on February 19, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Fantastic image Ron!

Registered on January 4, 2011, 59 Posts, 229 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 19, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Just perfect, Ron.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 19, 2011 at 5:07 PM

Excellent - he really looks like he's hurtling along.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 19, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Killer flight shot Ron

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Diller on February 19, 2011 at 5:46 PM

A fine flight shot for sure Ron!

Spot on!

I know we all have our on taste but for me the BG at the top of the bird seems to draw my eyes to the line where the brown meets the Green

Registered on October 2, 2009, 69 Posts, 434 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on February 19, 2011 at 6:28 PM

Another beauty, Ron. I think the main question here is the bg rather than the duck. I'm o.k. with it but it does provide a minor distraction without the payoff of more understanding about the habitat.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Marquart on February 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

As long as you did the best you can Ron that's all that matters!!! Seriously though, what a full framer, nice detail and sharpness of the whole bird, and nice background. Your gonna have to find another hobby as these types of shots don't even seem to be a challenge for you anymore!

Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments

Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on February 19, 2011 at 7:02 PM

A first class image, well done Ron.

Geoff.

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

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 19, 2011 at 7:16 PM

Wow Ron that is some flight shot!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 19, 2011 at 7:32 PM

To get this bird in flight FF with pleasing composition is amazing Ron. The larger version is eye candy. Exposure looks great, including whites. Very sharp, nice light and detail. Extremely well done!

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on February 20, 2011 at 12:12 AM

I am surprised at how many ducks you seem to be able to find down there in Florida. I had this mistaken mental impression that it was all waders and shorebirds.

This is flawless imho, can't say much more.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on February 20, 2011 at 3:41 AM

A superlative frame with excellent techs !
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 20, 2011 at 4:55 AM

Superb shot, Ron. Simply perfect

Mauro

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 20, 2011 at 5:20 AM

You appear to have an endless supply of cooperative ducks Ron. Great wing position and detail in the larger image.

cheers
Rob

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

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 20, 2011 at 9:17 AM

Absolutely beautiful in every way, clearly showing the beauty of this duck and the beauty of the light as well as your consummate skill at flight shots. I would dare say nobody does it better.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 20, 2011 at 2:58 PM

Excellent flight shot as usual, Ron. Very good exposure and detail, and especially well composed at FF.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on February 20, 2011 at 3:37 PM

Fantastic flight shot, Ron! FF, too!

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Comment posted by David Hemmings on February 20, 2011 at 4:31 PM

Wow, this is awesome, well done Ron

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 20, 2011 at 6:54 PM

Beautiful image Ron, I especially like the light and graduated colors of this BG.
Well done!!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on February 20, 2011 at 8:59 PM

Very nice BIF shot here ROn! I like the light quite a bit in this on and the layered colors of the BG really add to the shot.

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on February 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM

Sheesh Ron, this is stellar. Love the detail and bg colours. Wow.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 21, 2011 at 1:20 PM

You are by far my favorite when it comes to birds in flight. Ithink of your skills everytime I try to capture a great one. I think "wwrbdo?

I can't believe this is full frame handheld. Now I think you are even better. Geeez!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM

Wonderful flight shot, this is one of my favorite ducks. I like the head detail, eye and beak color, excellent job and full frame, way to go.

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