mallard duckling
I capture the image of this cute duckling this morning. It was overcast, requiring a high ISO, and thus producing noise (despite exposing to the right). I applied Nik DFine to reduce noise, and Nik Output Sharpener, but am still not sure it is sharp enough. Critiques welcome.
Canon 7D with 300 f/4 lens and 1.4 extender
ISO 1000, f 5.6, 1/250s
tripod
SWEET! not sure about the OOF foot.... but it does show "action/movement" which is ok. Perhaps some CW rotation? And, maybe even a bit more space.... as this is just a "little one"! Well done, Wendy!
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It's cute enough that sharpness isn't critical. for me! Well done in difficult conditions that are probably pushing the equipment limits. (Although spending 10x more for equipment might only give a 2x improvement...)
Looking down somewhat at the water can make it difficult to decide how to level a shot, but I'd try the rotation Sandy suggested and see if you like it.
Looks like focus may have fallen slightly behind the head, but hard to control with a moving subject. Looks like a great location -- keep shooting!
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