Long-tailed Duck

[Geoffrey Montagu]

One of my last captures of 2018 a little over a week ago at Island Beach. Pretty choppy ocean under the Long-tail Ducks as they were diving for dinner. C&C welcome.

D500, nikon 500mm f4/G + 1.4 TC, 1/2500s, f 8.0, ISO 1250, Gitzo, Wimberley Gimbal head.


Geoffrey




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[John Mack]

Nice view of this duck. I can see why it is called a long tailed duck. Maybe crop some off the bottom.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Very Nice Capture. I like the Tail and the waves. Wish for better Head Angle.

TFS

[Bill Dix]

Cradled nicely in his wavelet, with full tail showing. Well captured.

[gail bisson]

I really like the underwater tail that is clearly visible.
I also like the color of the water and the IQ.
Very nice and agree with a bit off the bottom and a bit more head turn would have been killer!
Gail

[William Dickson]

Looking nice Geoffrey. These ducks in their winter plumage look great. Because of the length of the tail on these birds it is sometimes awkward to find the right crop. I think you got the crop quite good here, but yes, I would take some from the bottom, making a more pano crop. Nice detail and yes to a better HA.

Will

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone.


Geoffrey




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