Hooded merganser

[Enrique Patino]

taken about a year ago. This bird was underneath a pier and getting some last light
7d, 500mm, 1/250, f/4, iso 800, hh, almost FF cropped for comp

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Feedback and comments welcome

[Diane Miller]

I love how the bird pops against the dark BG. Wouldn't mind seeing more reflection if you have it, or burn down the bottom edge subtly.

[keith mitchell]

Lovely bird covered with water droplets, pin sharp, that dark b/g really makes this for me.

Keith.

[Randy Stout]

Enrique:

The lighting on the bird is excellent, coupled with darker water, really pops. Any flash use?

I almost think I can see a bit of steam coming out of mouth, faint cloud there. Was it cool?

Very nice.

Cheers

Randy

[Bill Dix]

Stunning shot, Enrique. She stands out very nicely against the dark BG. Lovely detail and lighting.

[Doug Brown]

Super sharp, and the dark water really makes the bird pop. I especially like the line of water in front of the bird.

[mohammad reza shahab]

excellent light ,sharp details and nice pose.

[gail bisson]

Really nice Enrique.
Love the raised crest and the water in front of the bird.
Gail

[Roy Priest]

Enrique, terrific image. Love the way the bird stands out and the dark BG really suits the image.

[MiroslavMaric]

Great light and well exposed bird. Like the dark BG and composition. TFS.

Cheers,
Miro

[Marina Scarr]

This is one heck of an image!!! IT's a wall hanger for sure. Both striking and artistic.

[Enrique Patino]

Thanks everyone for your comments and feedback.

[arash_hazeghi]

This is excellent! love the dark BG, sharp details and the spot light effect. Well done Enrique!