Red Head

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at a local river last week. The river has frozen over now. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 1250
1/1000s
f5.6
Tripod

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent image, Jim. Love the soft light, pose and the color of the water.

[Randy Stout]

Jim:

ONe of my favorite ducks, and the soft light really shows off the red head well.

The water color works well with the red head.

Because the reflection is week, I could see a version cropped from the bottom, to just slightly above your sig.

Cheers

Randy

[Grace Scalzo]

Beautiful, Jim. Rich reds and the swirls in the water add a painterly feel. I like the reflection in this case. My only thought is for a bit more room on the tail side of the frame.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Jim,
Lovely image showing the red head so well. No nits from me.
Allen

[keith mitchell]

Jim it's a pleasure to view it all fits together beautifully.

Keith.

[Glennie Passier]

Subtle and beautiful. I can see cropping to above your signature would, I think, crowd the reflection. Love it, as posted>

[William Dickson]

Beautiful details Jim, love the colour on the head.

Nice one

Will

[Bill Dix]

Love these ducks. Great colors and detail, interesting water. Lower POV might have been good (but not always possible), although it would have given you different reflection and water swirls.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. A lower angle wasn't possible at this location.