Smile for the Camera!

[Doug Brown]

This American Wigeon struck a nice pose for me yesterday. He even managed a smile!

Canon 1Dx, 400mm f/5.6, f/8, 1/1600, ISO 640, manual exposure, hand held

[Bill Dix]

Yes, a happy fellow indeed. Great colors, detail, pose. I could imagine a little more room in front to show off the beautiful water swirls. I've come to the conclusion that swimming ducks often work nicely with a 16:9 comp.

[Doug Brown]

I could imagine a little more room in front to show off the beautiful water swirls. I've come to the conclusion that swimming ducks often work nicely with a 16:9 comp.

Your wish is my command Bill. How do you like this version?

[Bill Dix]

Your wish is my command Bill. How do you like this version?

Love it.

[Vivaldo Damilano]

I also prefer the pano version. Stunning frame, really enjoy the colours and water patterns. Good one Doug.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Doug, excellent finer detail showing up here, and good DOF through the wigeon. Yep, the open bill certainly gives the impression of a smile. Interesting texture to the water, I like it, and your repost does work better.

[Dan Busby]

Love this happy duck Doug! Perfect detail in the whites on the head - I blow those so often. Like the rp best

[David N Smith]

Excellent image Doug and I agree, the repost is better.

David

[dankearl]

I like the crop in the repost. Sharpness and exposure are really good, especially on the bill.

[Daniel Cadieux]

What a happy little fella!! The duck itself looks great with full of wonderful details...but the water really makes it for me...

[David Salem]

He sure dose look happy. The shot looks great and the exposure and detail look right on. The water color really makes this one for me. Nice work Doug. Hope to see you soon.

[Doug Brown]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'll have to try 16x9 on more of my duck images.