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    This female scaup (greater, I think) was coming in close on Sunday, while the males stayed well out of range. I liked the fall colors playing with her plumage.

    D4 600vR 1.4 TC f/5.6 1/500s ISO 1000 Gitzo/Wimberly. I was as low as you can go at this location without shooting through the fence

    20% crop for comp, selective sharpening

    Advice and comments always appreciated.

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    It is very nice the way the water colour matches the Duck's colours. Nice pose, HA and eye contact, Randy.

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    Magic colours in the water Randy that really compliments the tones in this female Scaup - very attractive image.

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    Beautiful shot.
    I really like the texture and colors of the water. Great pose, very nice light, and nice details.
    Well done.

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    Absolutely superb image of Golden Eye..as we call it in India.As usual every thing is great.
    Love the bird with nice colors,composition and lovely complimentary colors of water.

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    I like the "brushstrokes" in the water. I love the eye on these guys. Nice details, and the subtle head turn our way is no less than perfect.

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    Gorgeous image, the only suggestion I could make would be to get a little lower if possible provided this would retain those beautiful colours in the water.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan Ashton View Post
    Gorgeous image, the only suggestion I could make would be to get a little lower if possible provided this would retain those beautiful colours in the water.
    Jonathan:

    As I mentioned in the OP, I was as low as possible at that location, but agree, lower would have been better, although you might lose the brushstrokes effect.

    Thanks everyone for the comments!

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    Hi Randy, good IQ here, and I like the detail and colours on the female. Sharp, good HA, love that eye, and of course, the texture of the water is special.

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    A real beauty Randy! I like the water texture, colours, sharpness, low angle, HA and composition.

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    Very nice shot. The beautiful water color complements the hen scaup perfect. Exposed well and lots of detail. Great job

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