Ruddy

Gallery: AvianPosted March 16, 201272 views4 comments

Ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) Mature male Jan. 2012

7D
400mm f5.6L USM

1/400
f/10
ISO-400
-0.3

Thank you for your comments and critics.

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 16, 2012 at 9:50 PM

What a beauty. Great color and pose. I might tone down the water on the right side just a little.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on March 17, 2012 at 1:59 PM

A new species to me. Nice photo and interesting pose. I agree with Cheryl's suggestion on toning down the background.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on March 18, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Love Ruddy Shelducks. Really stunning plumage.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 19, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Cool pose and nice complimentary colors in this water as well.
Beautiful bird!

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