Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
American Widgeon Stretch
‹ PreviousAvian GalleryNext ›

American Widgeon Stretch

by Jerry Austin

Gallery: AvianPosted December 5, 2016140 views4 comments

Found this guy stretching his wings. I liked the water droplets on his breast and those in the air. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2017) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f5.0
1/6400s
Focal Length 400mm
ISO 640

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 5, 2016 at 12:26 PM
Superb detail, Jerry.  The water drops are a great plus and I like the stretching pose.

devil
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by David Bogener on December 5, 2016 at 6:42 PM
Nice action capture and a very nice exposure.  I never seem to catch them on a wing flap in as perfect a profile.  Well done.
Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on December 6, 2016 at 11:33 AM
Hello Jerry ,.. Great posturing  capture, showing detailsed feather & water droplets.


Bill
www.BillBickle.com
 
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 10, 2016 at 7:10 PM
Wow, I'm really surprised this one has only 3 comments Jerry.  This is spectacular imo, one of your best.  Great detail, lighting and a sweet pose, well done. devil
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments