Male Wood Duck

[joel quenneville]

I made this image over the weekend at a local marsh. I was surprised to see a male wood duck in full plumage along with several females and a few males with incomplete plumage. The light changed constantly, making it hard to expose this correctly. However, the ducks put on a great show and I had a great afternoon. I took this lying on my stomach on the wooden walkway to ensure a better Camera to Subject angle.


1/800s
f/5.6
ISO 1000
Nikon D300
Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 +2x TC @ 600mm
+1.0 EV

[Daniel Cadieux]

A handsome subject Joel, and the colours look good particularly in the water (although there are a few zig-zags and streaks above the duck that are a bit bothersome). Looks like it may need some CW rotation.

[carole wiley]

A bit of CW rotation would help. spectacular colors and the exposure looks right on.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Agree aboy the CW rotation, but the colours are just stunning!!!!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very nice lighting and good color and pose in this image. I agree about the CCW rotation. The water is a wonderful bonus for me in this capture. thanks for sharing.