I'm not self centered!

Gallery: AvianPosted January 11, 2017296 views5 comments

La Nautique, Geneva, Switzerland
D810 300mm f2.8 G ED VR2 x tc 1.4 series 3
f/9.0 ISO 800 1/2000 s EV -.67 WBA Handheld
Photoshop CS6

I took this photo of the female Red-Crested Pochard, late afternoon in direct sunlight. Illumination, front and back was further effected by reflected sunlight from various boat hulls. White light helped accentuate the concentric pattern of water ripples.

Thanks for viewing
Your crits. and nits are most welcome
David

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 11, 2017 at 3:55 PM

Wonderful resting pose, David. I like the just slightly soft look to the plumage on the near side of the duck.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on January 11, 2017 at 6:46 PM

A nicely centered view of this Red Crested Pochard. Certainly a deck that we don't see in my area. A very interesting and different pose. The water with the concentric circles nicely frames the duck.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on January 11, 2017 at 6:58 PM

She looks shy. The water looks amazing and the details are very sharp. Great frame David.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on January 11, 2017 at 8:22 PM

Excellent light and pose. I could see a bit more of a pano crop and perhaps a bit of CW?

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 12, 2017 at 9:10 AM

Love the painterly effect. Very nice.

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