Mallard Hen

Gallery: AvianPosted March 28, 201475 views11 comments

The Mallard hen can't compete with the drake on color, but the subtle shades of brown, tan and grey have their own beauty. I liked the reflection of this hen, along with the feather detail. Processed using Photoshop CS3, NeatImage and LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f7.1
1/500s
ISO 640
Focal Length 560 mm (Teleconverter extended)

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on March 28, 2014 at 1:15 PM

This is very appealing. Such a narrow color palette over the entire image is very cool.

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Comment posted by Bill Kellermeyer on March 28, 2014 at 1:30 PM

So simple but beautiful. The reflection and background great.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 28, 2014 at 1:44 PM

Sweet. Love the color palette and the reflection. It looks almost like the duck is in camo.

Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on March 28, 2014 at 4:19 PM

Nice shot. I like the reflection and how the background compliments the duck so well. Has something of a painterly feel to it.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 28, 2014 at 4:39 PM

Jerry, the design is beautiful and the detail is there, but this one is really flat and lifeless on my monitor. I'd almost guess you left it in Adobe RGB. Any way, for me it needs a bump in brightness and contrast.

Registered on April 6, 2004, 119 Posts, 1989 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 28, 2014 at 7:18 PM

This has the potential for a really good shot of the hen. More contrast and a little warming, perhaps. also the reflection needs to be darker than the reflected, for accuracy. Worth the extra work!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 28, 2014 at 7:47 PM

Beautiful, Jerry. Excellent detail, a beautiful pose and reflection and your usual gorgeous water.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 28, 2014 at 9:39 PM

Thanks for all the great comments and suggestions. I incorporated some of the suggestions. Tell me what you think.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 29, 2014 at 12:08 AM

I like the original photo you posted, but the re-post is much more pleasing to view. Nice Work!

I really like the water in this photo.

Sweet One Jerry

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 29, 2014 at 7:02 AM

What a peace and calmness in this image - and a wonderful pattern on the water as well. A winner ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by William Bickle on March 29, 2014 at 10:31 AM

Hello Jerry

Beautiful toned capture!! Well done with the Amazing reflection too!

Bill

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