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    I finally got a chance to break out the camera gear last weekend! Spent some time photographing ducks in water reflecting some beautiful fall foliage. Here's an American Wigeon from my outing. A lower shooting angle was not possible.

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    Doug:
    Lovely colors, the green on the head is great, the blue drop , all good.

    I might consider cloning out the extra oval head reflection from bottom. If you have the canvas, perhaps a sliver more on both sides.

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    Excellent image Doug. I like the water texture, IQ, exposure, eye contact and composition.

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    Doug, I like the iridescent green, and the pop provided by the white of the beak and the white feathers. The browns and golds reflecting from the water provide a wonderful setting for this beautiful wigeon. A beautiful image.

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    You captured this duck in lovely light, and I esp like the swirls in the water which give it quite an artistic look.
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    Fantastic IQ Doug. Reflection and water texture adds nicely. I like the water's rich dark colours, the duck stands out nicely.

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    Doug, this is a gorgeous image. The water takes it over the top. I really like the water droplet hanging from the duck's bill.
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    Nice head turn and colours, Doug.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Stout View Post
    I might consider cloning out the extra oval head reflection from bottom. If you have the canvas, perhaps a sliver more on both sides.
    Thanks for the input Randy. What do you think about this version?

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    Hey - Either the original or repost works for me. Boy that 5DIII produces a silky image. The water texture is amazing. Love how you got the colors beneath the tail to come out of the shows, too.

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    Killer light and IQ, Doug.
    The angle is fine, no need to get lower IMO,
    you would lose that beautiful water in front.
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    Beautiful shot love the colours and the silky water ripples. I am not too sure about composition, I think I would like a little more space around the duck, he isn't absolutely central but I think he looks a little too centrally placed if you get my drift.

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    Sweet shot.
    I really like the water, very nice light, great pose, and terrific repost.
    Well done.

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    Every thing has been said about this marvelous image of Wigeon.I like the repost without second reflection.
    Love the great colors,details and silky water ripples.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Brown View Post
    I finally got a chance to break out the camera gear last weekend! Spent some time photographing ducks in water reflecting some beautiful fall foliage. Here's an American Wigeon from my outing. A lower shooting angle was not possible.

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    Beautiful, Doug. Regarding the low angle, do you use a right angle viewfinder? On a tripod, this would make for a lower angle. Opps, don't know why the image is in my reply?

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    Many thanks for the feedback everyone!
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