American Widgeon

[Terry Johnson]

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This image was taken at the Rhododendrun Gardens in Portland, OR. yesterday.

Nikon D800
Nikon 70-200 with 2X teleconverter
F5.6
ISO800
1/750
HH

let me know what you think...Terry Johnson:S3:

[dankearl]

Hi Terry,
It is Wigeon not Widgeon, A common mistake.
Since I go all the time to the garden, I think you need to get at eye level with the ducks, very easy to do there, just lay down………
The duck is also out of focus.
I have the 70-200, it is not very good with the 2x, I would use a 1.4 or 1.7 or just use it at 200 at this site.
It is so easy to get really close to them, I would try that.
The water looks cool, it has a nice swirl and color to it.

[Satish Ranadive]

Beautiful image with lovely colors.Noted problem of focus.

Regards,
Satish.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Awesome water color and swirls, but when possible, you've got to get down (and dirty) for these duck shots to be successful. softness already noted.