Tranquility

These two Cape Teals were just having a peaceful morning feeding off the water. Of course having a good reflection on the back Teal would have added a little more to the image, but swimming in the wake, it was never possible. Taken at my local pond in Pretoria.

Canon 1D Mark IV
100-400 @ 400mm
1/2000
F/7.1
ISO 800

Manual exposure

Great looking little ducks and beautiful water and color. Love the feather etching on these ducks along with the colorful bills and eyes. Technically it your usual solid shot. Great detail on the lead duck and it has a nice reflection too. Nice work.
Looks like the kind of water I get my reflection shots at:w3

Hi Stuart, I like the pano crop on this pair, colors, texture, smooth water reflection, and the V of the wake. Tranquility it is - very nice !

Tranquility a very apt title Stuart, and like the wide aspect, wonderful light, nice bit of eye candy

Stuart:'

Attractive ducks with great eyes. Nice crop for this situation. Well exposed.

Obviously to maintain the reflection, you need to be up somewhat more than for normal shots. I do think a smidge lower would have held onto the reflection and helped strengthen the image.

Cheers

Randy

The ducks look very nice, love the pattern and the eyes. I like your choise of crop and composition, Stuart. The blue water sets them off very nice.

Thanks a stack for the feedback everyone.

Beautiful pair.
Excellent shot Stuart.
I really like the blue water brings out the ducks very well.
Excellent IQ and comp.
Very well done.