Redhead

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken a month ago in the Detroit River. The Detroit River separates Canada and the US. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 1000
1/2500s
f10
Tripod

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Fantastic duck! love the light and the eye contact in this one.

[christopher galeski]

good capture,nice IQ,pleasant light.

[Gerald Kelberg]

Nice low angle and pose from the duck.

Maybe you could reduce the specular highlights, if you are minded to do that sort of thing.

It looks like what we call a Common Pochard Aythya ferina. Same bird?

Thanks,

Gerald

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks Juan, Chris and Gerald for your comments and suggestions.
Gerald the Common Pochard is a different duck that is not found in too many places in North America, although they look very similar.

[Bill Dix]

Wonderful shot of this Redhead, one of many species that continues to elude me. I could imagine just a tiny bit more sharpening on the cheek, and a bit less on the flank which looks just a little crunchy.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Top class IQ and shooting angle. I love the light. Very nice Jim!

[David Salem]

Beautiful frame of my favorite diver. The colors and details look great and I like the POV. Maybe a bit off the top for me. Well done Jim.

[Vanessa caccamise]

Lovely image..the eye really pops!

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent shooting angle, nice details and pose, Jim.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.