Bufflehead

[Grant Yang]

Bufflehead Hen
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TlEUfGqW4nM/UsEB43k00BI/AAAAAAAANEQ/VcaTHamTvmA/s1024/DSC00441_edited-2.jpg

Camera: SONY (https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/view?q=&psc=G&filter=1&camera=SONY)
Model: SLT-A77V (https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/view?q=&psc=G&filter=1&camera=SLT-A77V)
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 400mm

I've taken your suggestions from my last post and tried to apply it to this image. I've kept the low pov, raised the shutter speed to improve sharpness, and given it a more off-center crop. Now if only the bufflehead drakes would come to play. It's very strange, seems that the hens are much braver than the drakes around here.

[Henry Domke]

Nice!
You are learning quickly.

[Doug Brown]

Pretty darn good! About the only thing I might consider is a slight crop off the bottom, and maybe removing the double catch light. Otherwise perfect!

[Aidan Briggs]

I agree with Doug, nice image of a skittish species. Double catchlight doesn't bug me as it's a reflection off the water. I would crop a bit off the bottom though.

Looking forward to more!

[christopher galeski]

very nice image,agree with comments above.TFS.

[John Rowell]

Well done, great detail. Agree with taking a bit off the bottom.

[Don Lacy]

Wonderful image I love the low angle and colors .

[Sandy Witvoet]

Agree with taking a small slice off of the bottom..... love the sweet look and pose of this girl. BG and FG colors are wonderful.