Dave Salem and I have found this pond that produces excellent reflections with nice BGs. This is a Dowitcher that we caught this fall in a crisp sunny morning. Thanks for looking and your comments.
D4 600mm w 1.4tc
F 6.3
1/200 sec
ISO 500
Manuel exposure
Pattern Meter mode
On beanbag from car window
This is quite lovely. The ripples, and the muddy drop, add to the image, and the reflection is great. It looks as if you may have cleaned some highlights from the bill and neglected to do the same its reflection. I might also think about removing some of the multiple catchlights, even though they are natural.
Hi Glenn, love the light in this, and you have brought out the colours nicely. Overall sharp, and the falling droplet takes this up a few notches. Another vote for some eye doctor to remove some of the smaller catchlights. I feel some CCW rotation is needed too. Im not too keen on squarish comps so here is my version with the following adjustments. Catchlights removed, creating more of a landscape comp with a CCW rotation. ( I lined up the catchlights of the eyes. ) Hope you dont mind.
PS. I only read Miguel's comment regards rotation after having posting mine.
Wonderful!
Great light and colors. Especially the little waves in the water and the reflection. The muddy drop is a great eye catcher.
I prefer Stuarts repost because of the revised eyes
Dowitcher Reflection
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