Male Wigeon Close-up

[Miguel Palaviccini]

I'm not big on close-ups (not that I don't enjoy looking at them, I just don't usually take them), but there have been some great ones on here and I thought I'd give it a shot. This was taken a couple of weeks back at the local BioPark pond.

I've got a little more room all around, so feel free to comment on the crop. I should have traded some SS for aperture as I was really close and could use the d.o.f.

Shooting Info:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 VR
1/2500 | f/8 | ISO 800

[Carl Walker]

It is a super shot Miguel. There is great detail and the water is a gorgeous colour. I agree with the dof issue but that is how it plays out sometimes.

[Grace Scalzo]

The fall off of dof doesn't bother me as the eye and bill are so sharp, that's where my attention is focused. A great closeup, with nice water as well. (I do believe that this is the Drake - male)

[Richard Flack]

Beautiful image! Thanks for sharing Miguel. Love the water!

[Miguel Palaviccini]

This sure is a male. I meant to post a female shot and changed my mind last minute!

[John Robinson]

I love close ups like this.
Makes a nice change. Great IQ
Excellent .
JR

[MohsenVahedipour]

Excellent portrait. I like the great IQ, low shooting angle & golden reflections in the water. TFS

[Doug Brown]

Love the green iridescence. Sharpness is quite good. I'm surprised that f/8 left the body so OOF, but you were probably pretty close to your subject.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Miguel, excellent detail - the finer plumage shows up nicely, sharp too. You have also brought out the greens on the head so well, and I do like your overall comp.

You should do more of these. :w3

[Shawn Zierman]

Gorgeous drake. I sooo wish I could this kind of access to this species where I live! I enjoy all aspects of the image. I wonder if you could present this slightly brighter....seems like the bald plate should be gleaming in this kind of light....looks just slightly dimmed..

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the low angle, sharpness, water colour, BG and composition. Well done Miguel!

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image with excellent IQ. Wonderful lights,beautiful colors,fine details and superb composition.

Regards,
Satish.