Hooded Merganser

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured this image down the shore on a small lake a couple of days ago. I like that he raised his head to get a better scan of the surroundings, giving me I nice profile display. It was clouded over helping to control the whites a bit more. C&C welcome.

D500, nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF, 1/640s, f6.3, handheld, ISO 2000.


Geoffrey




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[Stu Bowie]

Hi Geoff, the raised head adds interest, and yes, the overcast conditions has helped the whites. In turn, I feel the blacks on the neck could come out a bit more. Love the droplets on the back.

[John Mack]

Nice you caught him with his head up. Yes the blacks are heavy. The framing is right on. Also like the ripply water.

[Aditya Sridhar]

Love the raised head. I agree that the blacks are blocked, particularly on the neck. The composition is nice too. A lower POV would've been better IMO if it were an option. TFS Geoffrey :S3:

[Dorian Anderson]

The cloud helped the whites but hurt the blacks! These guys are always an exposure challenge though! I agree a lower perspective is necessary for shots of sitting waterfowl to really crack.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks all, and I agree the blacks could come out a bit more.


Geoffrey




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