Ring-Necked Duck

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Not sure why they are called Ring-Necked and not Ring-Billed, but that's a questions for another post. We've started to get some of these guys in our local pond, although they are usually relatively far away.

This guy was preening when I took this shot. I like the head turn that he gave me, and I'm not sure this would be a keeper without the back foot showing and the feather falling.

Very heavy crop here, but I think the IQ is acceptable for a 1200 wide post.

Shooting Info:
Canon 5D3 | 500 f/4 II
1/640 | f/6.3 | ISO 1600

[gail bisson]

This is a terrific shot. The flying feather is killer. Awesome POV as as well.
You can just see the rusty/purply color ring at the base of the neck in this image. In the right light you can see the ring well but I agree they should be called ring billed duck!
I think this needs a hint of CW rotation,
gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Not sure what amount is a heavy crop here, but whatever it is the IQ is holding up very well. The feather certainly is a neat bonus and adds a lot to the image. The larger pale area at the top edge should Go IMO for a cleaner finish up there.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Thanks for the comments guys. Daniel, I did a bit of cloning to get rid of some of the brighter portions in the water. I've attached the original comp. A big crop, IMO.

[arash_hazeghi]

Very nice pose and low angle. You should have zero problem cropping even tighter if the intention is posting on the web.

I like the falling feather too

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Miguel, If the image was only of the duck, I would have posted it, as you have exposed the detail so well, and the colour of the water rocks. The exposed foot and falling feather just takes this to a whole new level. Well seen, and well captured.

[vishaljadhav]

i just loved it
the IQ is impressive even with the crop , suggests that you nailed it very neatly.
That eye is special, and feather makes this go up lot of notches
i love the exposure on this, superbly done

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Looks pretty nice for me!
the feather makes the image for me and IQ did not suffer.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I'm with you on the mismatch of the name. This is a great shot. The flying feather makes it IMO and the fact that this guy appears to be looking right at it tells the story

[Holger Leyrer]

Looks pretty nice for me!
the feather makes the image for me and IQ did not suffer.

I agree with juan carlos to. It is the moment which make the image unique

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the look back pose, water colour and feather. Nice image Miguel.