Tufted Duck on coloured water

[Simon Wantling]

Ventured out today and managed to capture some birds in the sun this time rather than the dull overcast weather we've seen in the UK of late. I really like the water colours in the image and the patterns they have created. Comments always welcomed.

7D, 500mm + 1.4X, f6.3, 1/2500, ISO800. NR on background , levels and USM in LR4 and PS CC

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Simon,

Greetings. Nice detail, the eye is mesmerizing... interesting the reflection of the eye in the water. Just a slight turn toward the camera...

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Love the water colors and water drops on the duck. I would like to see this cropped a little tighter with a tad off the top.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good details and exposure. Nice colours too and the wavelets in the water certainly are interesting. I'd have preferred a better head angle here, and perhaps less canvas below (way suggestive as evidenced by Cheryl wanting less above!)

[Dan Busby]

My favourite part is the multi-reflection of the eye in the water! Maybe that is why you left that much room at the bottom. Only wish for a slight head turn.

[Simon Wantling]

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate the advice.