Mr. Personality

Gallery: AvianPosted February 10, 2017162 views10 comments

I found this Lesser Scaup drake at a local lake. It looks like this guy might have a good personality. He actually looks happy to me. I liked the open beak. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2017) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f7.1
1/400s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 160

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 10, 2017 at 1:30 PM

Hah!
Great pose - reminds me of a car salesman I know..
Nice detail, true colours, and love the golden water.
Very well-done!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 10, 2017 at 2:25 PM

I like everything about this one Jerry.Great detail, water, low pov and a super look at that eye. And...it looks like he's talking to you. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 10, 2017 at 3:40 PM

Beautiful water and a super pose you captured here Jerry, nicely done! devil

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 10, 2017 at 6:10 PM

I love the expression, Jerry. Excellent detail. Is it a little hot on the sides or just close?

devil

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 11, 2017 at 1:02 AM

Now there's a happy Duck. I like the open beak and the nice low angle too.... devil

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 11, 2017 at 4:44 AM

Jerry,
What a great pose, happy duck indeed!

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on February 11, 2017 at 9:14 AM

That does look like a happy duck, Jerry. Nice low pov, really nice head turn and nice light. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on February 11, 2017 at 4:10 PM

Very nice capture of this happy duck!

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 11, 2017 at 5:43 PM

Pretty good look at this Lesser Scaup. Good color and detail although I might tone down the white and tan area along the breast. The water is really smooth looking. Nice head turn and open beak.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on February 12, 2017 at 12:28 PM

Home run here Jerry.

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