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    Default Male Wigeon Close-up

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    I'm not big on close-ups (not that I don't enjoy looking at them, I just don't usually take them), but there have been some great ones on here and I thought I'd give it a shot. This was taken a couple of weeks back at the local BioPark pond.

    I've got a little more room all around, so feel free to comment on the crop. I should have traded some SS for aperture as I was really close and could use the d.o.f.

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    Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 VR
    1/2500 | f/8 | ISO 800

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    It is a super shot Miguel. There is great detail and the water is a gorgeous colour. I agree with the dof issue but that is how it plays out sometimes.

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    The fall off of dof doesn't bother me as the eye and bill are so sharp, that's where my attention is focused. A great closeup, with nice water as well. (I do believe that this is the Drake - male)

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    Beautiful image! Thanks for sharing Miguel. Love the water!

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    This sure is a male. I meant to post a female shot and changed my mind last minute!

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    I love close ups like this.
    Makes a nice change. Great IQ
    Excellent .
    JR

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    Excellent portrait. I like the great IQ, low shooting angle & golden reflections in the water. TFS

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    Love the green iridescence. Sharpness is quite good. I'm surprised that f/8 left the body so OOF, but you were probably pretty close to your subject.
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    Hi Miguel, excellent detail - the finer plumage shows up nicely, sharp too. You have also brought out the greens on the head so well, and I do like your overall comp.

    You should do more of these.

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    Gorgeous drake. I sooo wish I could this kind of access to this species where I live! I enjoy all aspects of the image. I wonder if you could present this slightly brighter....seems like the bald plate should be gleaming in this kind of light....looks just slightly dimmed..

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    I like the low angle, sharpness, water colour, BG and composition. Well done Miguel!

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    Excellent image with excellent IQ. Wonderful lights,beautiful colors,fine details and superb composition.

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