Barking Wood Duck

[dankearl]

I was going to not post big closeups for awhile, go for the bigger picture, but I couldn't resist.
This is about 75% of FF and too close for a much DOF but a good look at the tongue of a Wood Duck.

1/800, iso800, f6.3, 420mm, D800, HH

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[Jim Crosswell]

I like the details, open bill, tongue exposure and sharp where it needs to be. Excellent close-up Dan!

[Raymond Lee]

Beautiful closeup with fantastic details! I especially love the open bill, tongue, and teeth. I think a slight brightness adjustment might be better as it looks a bit dark on my calibrated screen. Also some CW rotation might be needed.

[Ron E Racine]

Very nicely done Dan. I like the low angle, superb details and the open bill. On my particular computer (which is not calibrated) it looks just a touch dark as others have said.

[gail bisson]

What a great close-up. Terrific view of the head, neck and mouth.
I feel like it needs a touch of CW rotation and a touch of brightness.
Gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Fantastic details on the mouth and chest! I agree it is a touch dark, and could go for a bit of CW rotation. I'd also darken the whitish streak touching the duck's head. I still like the image lots...seems like a very happy fella!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Looks great to me (calibrated monitor) maybe lift the darkest plumage a little. I like the slight angle of approach and of course the open bill with visible tongue.

[David Salem]

Looks like critical focus was right on the tongue. Pretty cool seeing the inside of the mouth. The detail looks great. I agree about a little brighter. Nice capture Dan.

[Rob Melone]

Very unique and wonderful capture!