3D Shoveler

[David Salem]

Captured this handsome Drake Northern Shoveler last winter at a local wildlife refuge. This has been one that I really liked because it was a bit different.
I think the shadow on the far wing makes the head look separated and gives it a 3D look to it. The light on the scaupularies was pretty nice too.

Hope you like it.

1DMkIV---700mm---f6.3---ss1/3200---ISO500---HH@8:15am---30% crop

Thanks as always for looking and for your input. I appreciate it.

David

[Karl Egressy]

You are right David, it looks pretty 3D. I like the light, colors and the sharpness of the heade and body.

[Danny Laredo]

Sweet image. love the light and detail.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

David,

The colors and wing position on this one are killer. I do think that the image could be a tad sharper.

Miguel

[Doug Brown]

Very dynamic pose and great color! The winter ducks will be in So. Cal. soon; hopefully we can photograph them together. I might apply a little selective sharpening to the head.

[David Salem]

Thanks everyone for the comments.

The original file is pretty sharp so I didnt add any for the web so it didnt look over sharpened. Here is some added. Thanks again

Doug, The ducks are showing up in good numbers this season. I just got back from a falconry trip to Wyoming last week and the ducks were there in big numbers and will be headed down south soon. Hope you can make it this winter.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Awesome pose and love the 3D effect, David. Nice eye contact and bg too. Couple of spots of white look a tad hot that I'd try and tame. Love the orange feet. As always, nicely done.

[D. Robert Franz]

Great pose, light, and action.... Well done!

[Satish Ranadive]

Superb flight pose, David. Beautiful colors, nice lights,eye and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[David Salem]

Thanks again everyone for the comments.