Sleepy Teal

Gallery: AvianPosted August 19, 2011130 views12 comments

This is another image of a sleepy Cinnamon Teal that I shot at the refuge a couple of months ago. I especially like how well the spot lighting turned out in this image, partially achieved using NIK's suite of filters.

Larger version available, thanks for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM
F/9.0 1/50 ISO 125
auto window beanbag rest, CS4, LR2, NIKs suite

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Beautiful capture. I really like the composition a lot, and the reflection really makes this sing for me.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on August 19, 2011 at 5:28 PM

Gotta love the rich warm colors and the sleepy pose. I always admire that they can keep that one eye on you and still be at rest. Beautiful image....wish it were mine! Sharon

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 19, 2011 at 6:15 PM

I really like the color of this image. The comp and reflection are great. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Alan Murphy on August 19, 2011 at 6:28 PM

Sweet image of this species. The open eye is great.

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 19, 2011 at 6:58 PM

Very nice Craig. Really like the nice low perspective and the reflection. Well done.
May

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on August 19, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Lovely image. The open eye got me too. Sweet.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on August 19, 2011 at 7:29 PM

I like this a lot Craig, especially the pose with the eye seemingly making contact. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by David Hemmings on August 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM

Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Tom Lusk on August 19, 2011 at 10:32 PM

Beautiful shot of a beautiful duck. No nits at all from me!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on August 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM

The colors and composition are wonderful, excellent feather detail also. Beautiful shot.

Ray

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Comment posted by Christine Jackson on August 20, 2011 at 8:22 AM

Craig,

Nice image!! Great use of complimentary colors here. Awesome!

Chrisie Jackson
Denver, Colorado

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on August 20, 2011 at 8:13 PM

Craig, nice reflection and the open eye in this pose makes the shot for me.

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