Stand-up Comic

[Bill Dix]

I thought this looked like a happy hen (Ring-necked Duck, that is.) She didn't give me a wing flap; just a friendly quack. Manasquan Reservoir last week. C&C appreciated.

D7000, 700mm, ISO 800, 1/2500s @ f/7.1 manual.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Looks good to me Bill, love the colors and low angle. I have been seeing many Ring-necked ducks in the lakes in the center of Lakeland, Florida but I haven't found a way to get such a low angle.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice pose captured, Bill. Light and water look pleasing.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Bill - she does look happy. Nice pose, detail and exposure. Is this ff? I would have liked to include the rest of the wake circle on the lhs.

TFS,
Rachel

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Just love the pose and the light, and your techs look spot on.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone. Yes, Rachael, I have more room on the left. I was torn about that. Including the full wake circle either moves the bird to the center of the frame, or makes her smaller. I'll go back and take another look.