Torrent Duck (Ecuador)

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

In my recent trip to wonderful Ecuador I found this juvi Torrent Duck fishing in the Papallacta River. It was a real joy to watch him swimming in the cold and rapid waters. Light was boring but heck! It was a lifer for me so I didn't care much about the light and just tried to get an image of this cool specie!





For this one I used


1D4+600f/4 (I)+1.4TC+f/8+ISO800+almost FF.+Tripod+processed in LR+NR on BG and sharpened and resized in PS.


Many thanks for looking!


JuanK

[gail bisson]

What a great find!
This is a very pretty duck and I think you have done him justice.
I like the rock with the film of water and the perky tail.
The rapids in the water add to the image- I just wish the head was not intersected by the white/green area.
Not a deal breaker and an easy fix if your ethics allow you,
Gail

[Ashley Cohen]

Wonderful image, Only thing I'd like to see is a bit more sharpening but thats subjective I guess

[Grace Scalzo]

Just fantastic. Love the wet slippery rock and the cute duck's pose. Looks to me light a couple points more of brightness would not hurt.

[Tim King]

Absolutely gorgeous photo, Juan. Hi-five!!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Killer image Juan. What a superb species that I've only seen in documentaries. Don't recall seeing one posted here. Love the overall setting and your techs. TFS!

[Richard Flack]

Awesome bird. Really like the setting. TFS.

[John Robinson]

Great little duck shot. No wonder he can swim well with feet like that !
Like Grace I love the wet rock.
Johnr

[Peter Dexter]

Excellent shot of this duck. I've seen them a couple of times in Colombia but never got off a good shot. His name is certainly apt.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Many thanks guys for your kind comments! :)