Wood Duck chick

[dankearl]

It was cool to see a few of these today, they are usually hiding out in the reeds.
The local pond is in summer condition, I had a lot of clean up to do in the water.

1/500, f6.3, iso800, 600mm, D800

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[Daniel Cadieux]

Cute little guy! I like the "ankle" showing, and the water looks great...especially the painterly look above. I also like how big the eye looks. Not crazy about the distorted face on the reflection, but that is just bad luck that it stretched that way.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice head turn, great eye contact and the water with this nice patter looks very interesting, Dan.

[jack williamson]

The detail on this little one is superb, excellent exposure. I love the BG the way the water looks to be flowing and the color. The only negative is the way the wave has distorted the reflection. A fine look at a baby wood duck.

Jack

[PhilCook]

" My my...what big eyes you have " Nice and sharp and like the satin water texture a lot and the tiny droplets on it's feathers....the eye is what really takes my fancy though, so glossy and nice catch light/reflection .

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of cute little one in wonderful and colorful water. Love the smooth feathers with superb details,nice catch light in the eye.
Of course the great composition.

Regards,
Satish.