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    Default Gadwall in flight

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    Taken today at Martin mere wetlands centre, Typical bright day but no sunshine and very little blue sky during a/noon, Spent nearly 6 hrs waiting for Marsh harriers to come up but none were obliging, had to make do with this no so common Gadwall. Have cropped about 50%, tweaked the exposure a little , sharpened and then used the blur tool under the wing as there was noise showing in the large image.
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    1/1600. F 6.3, ISO 800.

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    Great capture! I would only consider sharpening the head a bit more. Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing!

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    I love everything about this one--the incredible underwing detail, the high key look, and the bird angling slightly towards you with a great head angle to boot. The head looks pretty sharp from here.
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    Excellent shot, love the flared tail, wing, feet and the intense look in the eye.

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    Very nice high key image.
    Wings look great and although I usually prefer a downward wing position I still really like this,
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    Rock solid duck in flight image with the creative high key approach done very well.
    I think the duck's body angle and extended rear wing fit the frame and comp great.

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    Ivan, Beautiful shot. I like the high key background and the details especially in the far wing.

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    Love this, the High key presentation, The under wing detail held up very well. and the exposure is terrific. I wish it were mine!

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    Many thanks for all your comments- can go to work now with a smile on my face.

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    magic image,sharp good detail,like the pose,well done.

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