American Widgeon Drake

Gallery: AvianPosted February 25, 201495 views7 comments

I liked the feather detail on this American Widgeon Drake ( Anas Americana). Processed using Photoshop CS3, NeatImage and LightZone.

Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f7.1
1/250s
ISO 320
Focal Length 320mm

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 26, 2014 at 12:04 AM

The larger image is very nice, with good detail and natural color. Getting light on the eye is critical with this species - the eye always appears recessed a little into the feathers and can be in deep shadow if not careful.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 26, 2014 at 12:08 AM

Agree with Richard. Gob-smacking good detail and lovely water! I could wish for just a bit more room in front.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on February 26, 2014 at 12:32 AM

Jerry - beautiful shot of this widgeon. I love the detail and lighting. The water has a special character; in the foreground it looks more fluid than water! In the background it looks like the water is moving, as in a flowing stream. My eye sometimes goes to that bright white spot below the right wing - looks like the only spot receiving direct light, and it is slightly distracting to me. Overall, a great picture.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 26, 2014 at 1:05 AM

Beautiful, Jerry. Superb detail and you really manged to catch the iridescent plumage on the head at peak.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 26, 2014 at 3:00 PM

You captured the iridescence nicely here Jerry, the water is beautiful as well.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 27, 2014 at 6:04 PM

It is always amazing to me how many different feather colors ducks can have and this shot shows that very well, nice job in getting this.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on February 27, 2014 at 7:31 PM

Beautiful color and detail in the feathers. The water is excellent as well. There is just a hint of tonal merging of the top back of the tail into similar tones of the water. Nothing you could do at the time with the lighting you had. Well done.

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