Woody

Gallery: AvianPosted January 30, 201681 views6 comments

A common subject but good for practice. I'm really trying to improve both my skills at capturing and processing so comments are really appreciated.
Taken at the Candelaria wetlands here in Albuquerque. Nikon D810, 500mm, 1/1600, f/6.3, ISO 560.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 30, 2016 at 11:34 PM

Sharron:

The details and processing on the Wood Duck look pretty good. It is a bit tight in the frame for my tastes.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on January 31, 2016 at 12:43 AM

Beautiful color and reflection! I do agree, that it would have been nice to have more of his ripple trail in the photo and maybe a bit more in front. You might want to clone out the dark smudge next to the frame, just below the reflection of his head

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on January 31, 2016 at 2:35 AM

The colors on this bird look very nice Sharron. Its upper rear half looks a bit dark. Maybe that can be brightened a little. I agree it would be nice if this bird had a little room in front to swim in to. Overall, beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 31, 2016 at 9:33 AM

It may be a common subject, but it's not an easy one with all that contrast, Sharron. Nicely exposed and the tightness has been mentioned. A very nice low angle with interesting reflections in the water contribute nicely to this image.

devil

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 31, 2016 at 11:48 AM

I think you've mastered both capture and processing in this image. As notes, it is rather tight, and I'd prefer a bit more space shown all around. The only other issue is the lack of detail in the darkest feathers on the back and rump. A bit of fill flash might have allowed you to show detail there while keeping the whitres from blowing out.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on January 31, 2016 at 3:40 PM

Wow, you really captured the iridescence on the head. Not a lot of detail in the whites, but that may be my monitor. I like tight crops, so this looks fine to me. Consider cloning out the second catchlight in the eye? Personal choice. Thanks for posting, Dave

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