Eurasian Wigeon

[Rene' Villela]

I've been away from ducks lately!
This guy was swimming in rough waters. First i thought it was Pochard but then I noticed the patch on top of the head. I am not sure if I should straighten it or just leave it as is. The camera was straight!
I like that little drop of water on the bill.
All comments welcome!

Nikon D300 - AFS 300 f/4 - TC17eII, AP f/6.7, 1/1000s, ISO auto 1600, EV +0.1

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like this René. You got yourself a great low angle...and the bird swimming towards you is a huge plus. I just thought the image needed to go lighter and given more "punch" so I went ahead and gave a simple Levels tweak, cropped from bottom and alightly at left to improve the composition, and lightened the reflection in the eye to liven it up. What do you think?

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/_3009399f.jpg

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great bird, angle and composition. The repost addresses the biggest issues, I might increase the contrast even more.

[Rene' Villela]

Hi Daniel! Yeah! I like what you did! I'll try to do the same on the original file! I might be able to do it! :) The angle, yeah! I guess I'm learning from the best. Now every time I set my camera I always look for the lowest I can, when possible.

Thanks Axel. Ducks are easier to shoot than small birds! :)