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Judd Patterson
07-04-2010, 03:13 PM
http://www.juddpatterson.com/NSN/stellers_eider1.jpg
Steller's Eider
Canon 7D, 500mm f/4 and 1.4x TC
1/1000, f/8, ISO 400
An image from the very last morning of the Barrow workshop. I need to learn more about that black spot in the body plumage of the bird. It sure looks like a second eye, and it's on a part of the body that doesn't go underwater when they feed. Hmmm...that could be the evolutionary reason for that plumage characteristic in this relatively small bodied duck.
Harold Davis
07-04-2010, 03:38 PM
hey, judd. that reminds me of the redfish with the spots on the tail. does serve a very important purpose!!
your eider looks great. i like the pose and the creamy bg. i might clean up the specular highlights on the belly?
Keith Carver
07-04-2010, 03:39 PM
Like this raised breast shot, Judd, reminds me of loon behavior. Good detail, head angle and BG, would wish only for a bit of catchlight. TFS!
Axel Hildebrandt
07-04-2010, 03:49 PM
Not only a very cool species to see but an excellent image, too. I like the angle, pose and BG. The whites on the wings could go a tad darker for my taste.
Judy Lynn Malloch
07-04-2010, 04:19 PM
What a beauty Judd and love the pose , low angle and killer BG. Awesome !!!
Arthur Morris
07-04-2010, 06:32 PM
A beautiful pose and a great head angle. Lovely light and BKGR. Love the view of the chin.
caseyargall
07-04-2010, 08:47 PM
Great shot, love how part of the bird kinda matches the BG, nice pose too.
arash_hazeghi
07-05-2010, 03:43 AM
very beautiful image, love the water drops and pose, TFS
christopher galeski
07-05-2010, 06:26 AM
nice image Judd,like the water droplets,HA,and nice pose.thanks.
Ramon M. Casares
07-05-2010, 10:25 PM
Just stunning, natural moment (pose), light, low angle, BG, colors, species.. all is amazing! Congratulaitons!
Hendri Venter
07-06-2010, 07:03 AM
I like the pose and flying drops adds. Good low angle and a very nice BG too. Well done Judd.
Kaustubh Deshpande
07-06-2010, 11:40 AM
Judd, this 45-degrees orientation works the best for wing flaps IMO. stunning bird. Loved the comp, low angle and light. Thx for sharing. Barrow sure rocked for everyone, it looks like.
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