on Widgeon pond...

[Dan O'Leary]

Another from November in Socorro...

http://danspot.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p923816263-4.jpg

Camera make:Canon
Camera model:Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Focal length:700 mm
Max lens aperture:f/5.7
Exposure:1/1000 at f/8
Flash:Not fired
Exposure bias:0 EV
Exposure mode:Auto
Exposure prog.:Aperture priority
ISO speed:ISO 400
Metering mode:Pattern

[Marko Matesic]

Great pose and angle...lovely details on whites!
congrats!

[Marina Scarr]

Hi Dan! I think I recognize this very bird from my recent trip! Nice pose and great light. I would remove the second catch light in the eye, as well as the white specs in the water in front of the bird. Marina

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wonderful low angle , excellent exposure and very nice detail and pose. Well done Dan.

[Beth Goffe]

Nice light on the duck and I really like the hint of iridescence on its head. I agree with the other comments above and would add that I might clone away what may be tail feathers sticking out from behind its neck.

[Linda Robbins]

Excellent low perspective, nice light and good exposure control. Earlier comments about removing the tail feather, small white specks in the water, and the second eye highlight are easy fixes that will improve this already lovely image.

[Maxis Gamez]

Love the low angle and BG. The eye contact is terrific. I would remove the second catchlight but that's a matter of preference!