Mallards

[Joel Eade]

1D MKIV
500mm hand held
ISO 1600
1/250
f/5.6

Processed with ACR and CS5, the image is uncropped
Cloned out the tip of a branch on the left edge and several debris specks in the water

[Mike Milicia]

Nice poses, perch and water!

I'm seeing a fairly strong magenta cast. I added 15 points of green and 5 points of yellow in a Color Balance adjustment ... see what you think.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

I agree about the magenta cast. Either way, very nice capture of the pair. Only wish for a slightly lower angle, as you can see that you were pointing down on them.

[Gary Esman]

Nice water and like the log and the few Autumn leaves. Exposure looks good, sharp and great to get both in focus. Re-post looks good. Agree with the lower angle since there is not a good reflection.

Gary.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of beautiful pair of Mallard.Very nice composition and detail. Colors looks nice in the re-post by Mike.

Regards,
Satish.

[Joel Eade]

Thanks for the re-post...looks better. I wanted a lower angle as well but the lake bank was too steep to safely go any lower:)

[Shawn Zierman]

It's a pleasing image. Good dof for both subjects. Subjects are posed nicely/relaxed, with good head angles.
Color wise, the repose is better.