Green Winged Teal in early morning light

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/308262353_8X6Dn-O.jpg

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using a Bushhawk

This image was captured this past Spring from a local spot where these guys frequent.

[Fabs Forns]

Wow, barely enough light for an exposure and good decision go to at it to keep a reasonable s/s

Love the eye contact and color pelette.

[Arthur Morris]

Killer sharp but looks dark overall from here...

[Nancy A Elwood]

I must agree with Artie. But, beautiful subject. I think the dark BG does not help to bring the subject out. Maybe if it had been against the blue sky I see peaking through the trees a bit.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose, details and BG but quite dark.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Jody,

Lovely wings and eye contact. I have to agree with Artie. Looks a little dark!

[Grace Scalzo]

Yes, it's dark, but the face has some nice light on it. I toward the dark side, so this works well for me.