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This handsome male was quite animated and since it was just before Thanksgiving, it suggested the title to me.
Local bird sanctuary, fairly early morning. Always nice to get the green head to show up pretty evenly.
D700 500mm f/4 @ f/8 with 1.4 TC ISO 1000 1/1600s Manual Gitzo/wimberley
Post: CS5 selective sharpening minor water grooming, 20% crop
Advice always appreciated.
Cheers
Randy
He certainly does look to be one happy quacker!!:D
The green does look nice...I think you forgot to show the female a little in the front to the left.:) Exposure looks perfect, also like the tones of the background. TFS
Gary.
He looks rather happy...probably because he's not a turkey :)
Nice title!! A perfect portrait of this guy. Great warm light, low angle, and pose!
Nice one, Randy. Although our most common duck, nothing can compete with that green, iridescent head. I also love the little curlicue on his tail. Missouri duck hunters call drake mallards "pigs" and this a good example of one. This image isn't quite as buttery smooth as your other images, perhaps from ISO 1000.....not sure. Take care.
DB
Like the open beak Randy. Great light.
Randy,
Great shot, like the contrast in the water created by the duck's wake.
Randy, this is very nice. I love the early morning light on the bird. The open bill is a definite plus. Well done!
Awesome shot Randy excellent lighting low perspective and beautiful colors.
