A Wigeon Enjoys the Fall Colors

[Doug Brown]

I finally got a chance to break out the camera gear last weekend! Spent some time photographing ducks in water reflecting some beautiful fall foliage. Here's an American Wigeon from my outing. A lower shooting angle was not possible.

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Canon 5D Mark III, 600mm II + 1.4x III, f/7.1, 1/2500, ISO 500, manual exposure, hand held


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[Randy Stout]

Doug:
Lovely colors, the green on the head is great, the blue drop , all good.

I might consider cloning out the extra oval head reflection from bottom. If you have the canvas, perhaps a sliver more on both sides.

Cheers

Randy

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Doug. I like the water texture, IQ, exposure, eye contact and composition.

[Mike Landwehr]

Doug, I like the iridescent green, and the pop provided by the white of the beak and the white feathers. The browns and golds reflecting from the water provide a wonderful setting for this beautiful wigeon. A beautiful image.

[Marina Scarr]

You captured this duck in lovely light, and I esp like the swirls in the water which give it quite an artistic look.

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Fantastic IQ Doug. Reflection and water texture adds nicely. I like the water's rich dark colours, the duck stands out nicely.

[Andrew Merwin]

Doug, this is a gorgeous image. The water takes it over the top. I really like the water droplet hanging from the duck's bill.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice head turn and colours, Doug.

[Doug Brown]

I might consider cloning out the extra oval head reflection from bottom. If you have the canvas, perhaps a sliver more on both sides.


Thanks for the input Randy. What do you think about this version?

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[gareth thomson]

Hey - Either the original or repost works for me. Boy that 5DIII produces a silky image. The water texture is amazing. Love how you got the colors beneath the tail to come out of the shows, too.

[dankearl]

Killer light and IQ, Doug.
The angle is fine, no need to get lower IMO,
you would lose that beautiful water in front.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Beautiful shot love the colours and the silky water ripples. I am not too sure about composition, I think I would like a little more space around the duck, he isn't absolutely central but I think he looks a little too centrally placed if you get my drift.

[Robert Holguin]

Sweet shot.
I really like the water, very nice light, great pose, and terrific repost.
Well done.

[Satish Ranadive]

Every thing has been said about this marvelous image of Wigeon.I like the repost without second reflection.
Love the great colors,details and silky water ripples.

Regards,
Satish.

[Dan Brown]

I finally got a chance to break out the camera gear last weekend! Spent some time photographing ducks in water reflecting some beautiful fall foliage. Here's an American Wigeon from my outing. A lower shooting angle was not possible.

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Canon 5D Mark III, 600mm II + 1.4x III, f/7.1, 1/2500, ISO 500, manual exposure, hand held


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[Doug Brown]

Many thanks for the feedback everyone!