Wood Duck Re-Post

Gallery: AvianPosted February 24, 2013224 views9 comments

On 1/19/13, I posted this shot of a Wood Duck taken at Oak Creek Park in Anaheim Hills, California. I received many comments including one from Keith Bauer about how to make the image better. I have followed Keith's advice and hope you agree that his comments about subtle changes have made this a better image.

Comments welcome

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 24, 2013 at 2:31 PM

I don't know what Keith told you, but it was evidently good stuff. This looks great, Patrick. I've noticed that your photos are a lot sharper these days. I guess you figured out which button to press.

Nice work.

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Comment posted by danny hancock on February 24, 2013 at 4:06 PM

very nice with the head turn patrick. i've always wanted to get a closer shot of a wood duck but never have. great angle and perch on this shot.

Registered on February 11, 2013, 7 Posts, 14 Comments

Comment posted by Bob McQuade on February 24, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Not sure what he told you, but this works very nicely for me.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on February 24, 2013 at 5:02 PM

If you compare this iteration to the previous in my gallery, you can see a difference. The suggestions Keith made were to "burn" the tip of the log, and to eliminate the bright reflection in the top right corner. Subtle suggestions that I completely overlooked and his discerning eye helped me to eliminate. I am eager to learn and grateful for all of you who make suggestions and offer feedback. I confess I am not the best evaluator of my own work.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 24, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Nice job on the changes, Patrick, and I agree that they improve what was already and excellent image.

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 24, 2013 at 9:01 PM

Lovely image Patrick. I like the perch and the nice head turn.

May

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on February 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

An extremely handsome duck and really great advice from Keith. The true value of this group really shines when everyone shares their ideas and expertise. Not sure about everybody else but I really appreciate the time that members spend helping all of us become better photographers.

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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on March 1, 2013 at 1:21 AM

I have nothing to criticize. It is a stunningly beautiful shot, Patrick !

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 10, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Good sharpness and the colors look fab Patrick..
Like the comp & perched pose a lot!

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