Drama

[Brian Sump]

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Hooded Merganser Hen on the S. Platte River just after sun-up.

R5
840mm
Handheld through external screen
ISO 1600
1/2000
f8

LR and PS. Evicted a bubble and bright spot on the water, blended a couple harsh bkg spots. Fairly large crop for me but details were just hanging on.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Amigo ... lovely dreamy super low angle Sump shot .
IQ as expected .... looked carefully , just for the sport :w3 , no suggestion from my side .
Just enjoying this frame ..... :5

Would love to see a wider view ... bet look great as well .

TFS Andreas

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Brian, sweet, sweet light here, and just love the warm colours. Excellent low perspective, and a great HA to round off. Killer water surface too.

[Sharif Uddin]

Hi Brian, I like the low angle pov and golden water at sunrise. I especially like the cocked tail pose.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the hunkered own pose. Low angle works well of course, and the BG is beautiful. Unfortunate (IMO) that the catchlight is so large and covering most of the pupil. Easy fix should you wish to do so!

[Volkan Akgul]

The lighting and exposure are perfect. Perspective is very good as always. A little more detail can be obtained in black.
Congratulations Brian

[Brian Sump]

Thank you for the comments y'all, always apprecaited!