Wood Duck Female

[Doug Brown]

This female woodie was photographed at a pond at our local zoo. The water was particularly stunning that day. Even though it's the male wood ducks that get all the attention, I think the females are stunning in their own right.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/282588075_EqR6t-X2.jpg

Canon 1D Mark III, 500mm + 1.4x, f/7.1, 1/1000, ISO 400, -2/3, no flash, monopod

[Alfred Forns]

That they are Doug !!!!

Fully agree on the water and the girl looks mighty fine !!!! Would only take a bit from the top Was thinking on cropping out the reflection but it would cut the head (that you can see) Beautiful head angle, sharp and well exposed !!! I like it a lot !!!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice composition. Perhaps a touch more room at the rear? I would also prefer the level look, but that would not show the water effect that you are describing, so for that it is a nice perspective.

[Arthur Morris]

Wonderful, and yes, the water is killer. Would like to see it a hair lighter. COMP and EXP perfect.

[Gus Cobos]

Great composition Doug,
The colors of the water compliments your Duck. Nice details and good eye contact...:cool:

[Freddy Franzella]

I like everything about this image! the water really brings out the bird! nice image!