L Scaup Pair

Gallery: AvianPosted October 4, 2013135 views11 comments

I always nice to get a pair together when possible, and this one moved into a good position for me. My favorite part of this image is the "smile" wrinkles on the drake!

50D, 500mm, ISO 200, F5, 1/500
LARGER image also posted.
Thanks to all who take the time to comment/critique! Sharon

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11 comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on October 4, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Handsome couple, Sharon, and nicely composed.

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Comment posted by John Jeevaratnam on October 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Beautiful to see the pair and the reflection in the water. The image gives a sense of calmness captured nicely.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 4, 2013 at 2:47 PM

A nice couple indeed - they seem at ease with each other

. Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Butch Lama on October 4, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Beautiful couple with very nice reflection.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Pairs are always difficult and I've yet to get something I like on any of the ducks. I'd be happy with this sort of result.

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on October 4, 2013 at 7:29 PM

I saw the thumbnail and immediately thought this was the Federal duck stamp. Those stamps are almost always perfect renditions of the ducks. So this fits within that kind of assessment. Certainly a very nice pair, almost perfect pose, and a great reflection. The seamless BG/FG transition is difficult to achieve but you did it on this one. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

There's something elegant about this image to me. I think the positions of the ducks are great.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 5, 2013 at 3:56 AM

A simply eloquent portrait of this pair Sharon

Great poses and reflections and excellent detail.

Sweet One!

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on October 5, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Very Nice Sharon . . .