Redhead

Gallery: AvianPosted December 18, 2012159 views13 comments

Redhead (Aythya americana)

Place: Veterans Oasis Park, Chandler, AZ
Date: December 9, 2012 8:06 am
Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E 2x), Gitzo 1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: Aperture priority matrix metered. ISO 400, 1/800th at f/8, -1/3rd ev
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac, 53% of frame

One of my favorite ducks. Only one reliable spot around Phoenix to find them, though.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. If possible please view large image before commenting.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 18, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Well balanced. The angle, pose and detail are superb. Well up to your usual standards, Richard.

As this is only 53% of frame, any chance you could get a little more on the left?

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM

The excellent lighting makes this one for me Richard

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Great looking duck and a nice low angle

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on December 18, 2012 at 11:45 PM

Beautiful light and a nice low pov, Richard. I also like the head turn and the water droplets. Looks like the image could do with a slight cw rotation.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 18, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Wonderful low perspective and I like how the morning light give a iridescent look to show off the red head, way to go Rich.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on December 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Nice light, good detail and pose. I like how the golden highlights in the water match the duck.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on December 19, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Great angle and fill light superb to show detail. I agree with Phil that maybe a little less centered and more room to where she is swimming.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on December 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Ahhh!! I couldn't wait to make this one bigger! Real nice light on this beauty. Love the water droplets and the vermiculations. Nice colors and great detail on the bill and eye. One of my favs! Sharon

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 19, 2012 at 9:58 PM

For me, your images don't need to be critiqued so much as to simply be admired and enjoyed.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 20, 2012 at 1:10 AM

A beautiful portrait of this handsome drake. Excellent details and great light.

Sweet One Richard

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 20, 2012 at 7:07 AM

Super redhead shot Rich. Still trying to get a good shot of this species. Love the light and water and nice head turn.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 20, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Masterful as posted, Rich. Not a thing I don't love about this.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM

This looks very nice large Rich, I especially like the morning light..
Beautiful lookin' redhead!

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