Ring-necked duck female

Gallery: AvianPosted February 28, 201181 views13 comments

I have been able to get closer to ring-necks this winter than ever before, so I am getting what I can while the getting is good. I like the light and water in this shot. Please view the larger image for max details. Thanks.

Canon 1DM4
500mm f/4 + 1.4x TC
ISO 800
1/500s
f/8
Manual exp.
Hand held
78% of FF
No NR
No bait or any other attractant

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 28, 2011 at 4:45 AM

Great capture of this Ring Necked, Ron. Very nice light. In the larger version sharpness and detail are really impressive.
Mauro.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 28, 2011 at 5:47 AM

Wonderful detail Ron and i like the subdued tones of this shot

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on February 28, 2011 at 7:52 AM

Very sharp image Ron. I like the composition with reed and duck reflections. Graham

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 28, 2011 at 8:11 AM

soft light and great detail, Ron. I agree, the water is really nice.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM

Nice even exposure and natural color Ron, the detail/DOF is excellent.
Well done!

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Comment posted by Gary Marquart on February 28, 2011 at 10:38 AM

Nice exposure and great detail.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 28, 2011 at 4:04 PM

I too like the water colors Ron, and the wonderful detail.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM

I like the good feather detail that I see on the larger image along with the subtle varitions of the brown coloring of the duck. I have not had any luck approaching these. Wonderful image, way to go.

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Comment posted by wade pettitt on February 28, 2011 at 5:55 PM

Ron, great light , nice detail and good eye contact. Well done!!

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Comment posted by dan elster on February 28, 2011 at 9:07 PM

soooo sharp. !

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 28, 2011 at 10:37 PM

Nice image with excellent sharpness and detail.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on March 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Ron,

I find the subtle colors of the setting and the female ring-necked to be very appealing. Wonderful view of the eye and great head turn. Lovely soft light, sharpness, details and comp.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on March 2, 2011 at 12:26 AM

Very sharp and clear, great light.

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