Ring-necked Duck

Gallery: AvianPosted February 16, 201299 views10 comments

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)

Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, AZ
February 7, 2012. 9:34 am
Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E III (2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
ISO 800, Aperture priority matrix metered, 1/1000th @ f/8
Raw, PSCS3 on Mac G4, 72% of frame

A common species in winter in AZ, taken from a floating walkway so I kept the ISO and shutter speed high to compensate for the unsteady platform.

I like the understated colors and the patterns on the water’s surface.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Large version provided.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM

A nice, clean look at this duck. I like the soft colors too.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 16, 2012 at 5:52 PM

nice, Rich. good looking colors, details, and comp.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 16, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Beautiful colors and light, wonderful detail, really nice with the reflection. As your images usually do, this looks like a painting.

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on February 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Nice detail & reflection here. The colors in the water fit well with the subject.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 16, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Beautiful soft colors and nice detail.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on February 17, 2012 at 9:37 AM

I like how the water color works so well with color of the duck. Great detail in the feathers and a good reflection. A very fine shot.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 17, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Very good detail on the duck with water drops clearly visible on the larger image. I always like water reflection compositions as they really add to the overall image for me, well seen and well done Rich.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on February 17, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Nice clean shot of this bird. Great light. The water droplets and the color and smoothness of the water add a lot to this.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Love the rich browns of the females...you've captured her very nicely, with nice water, reflection, and light. Smaller version appears a bit over sharpened, but the larger version shines. Sharon

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 18, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Excellent detail, the colors of the duck and the water work well together.

Ray

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