Male Merganser in the setting Sun

[Frank McNamara]

Shot yesterday in Port Washington, L.I. with 1DIII - 400L 5.6 + 1.4xII - iso1600 - f8 - 1/250 - C&C always welcome

[Bill Dix]

The light on this Hoodie against the dark water is wonderful, as is the eye with its reflection. Well seen and captured. I'd be tempted to give a little more room, especially top and left, and some NR on the water.

[Marina Scarr]

I really like the effect you were going for but I don't think your comp works in relaying it. For me, this duck really needs to be up closer to the right side of the frame, probably the top third giving it more space on the left. I love the green water and the water ripples.

[Frank McNamara]

Thank you, thank you.

As always, your comments will be forwarded to the creative director, Mrs Mc.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I do like the dark on dark with hint of greens. Nice reflection too. The yellow eye pops nicely. I agree more room would work better, and I find the whites on the crest grayed out a bit.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I like the light here and the pose but agree about the comp. I also wish the shooting angle was a little lower

[Mervyn Marsh]

Hey bit noisy on the background but other than that this photo is cool!
Cheers,
Merv