This female woodie was photographed at a pond at our local zoo. The water was particularly stunning that day. Even though it's the male wood ducks that get all the attention, I think the females are stunning in their own right.
Canon 1D Mark III, 500mm + 1.4x, f/7.1, 1/1000, ISO 400, -2/3, no flash, monopod
Fully agree on the water and the girl looks mighty fine !!!! Would only take a bit from the top Was thinking on cropping out the reflection but it would cut the head (that you can see) Beautiful head angle, sharp and well exposed !!! I like it a lot !!!
Very nice composition. Perhaps a touch more room at the rear? I would also prefer the level look, but that would not show the water effect that you are describing, so for that it is a nice perspective.
Wonderful, and yes, the water is killer. Would like to see it a hair lighter. COMP and EXP perfect.
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