Tufted Duck

[Paul Lagasi]

One of the birds I saw on my recent trip to St. John's, Newfoundland. Eight species of gull, many species of duck, one of them was this Tufted Duck below.

I converted it to an oil painting using Fotosketcher.

I have posted a log entry in my blog at www.birdquest2004.com

Thanks for looking.

[Kerry Perkins]

Nice duck Paul! The effect looks great and I like the magic light - was it just after dawn?

[Paul Lagasi]

Thanks Kerry, last few minutes of light, sun was low in the sky.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I love the textured look that Fotosketcher has created. I like the tuft, the eye, and the light. Did you get the puffins too?

[Dennis Bishop]

The duck and its reflection are surely the attention-getters, but I really like the look of the water.

[Steve Adkins]

Great effects and lighting on this one, Paul. Have you ever figured out your M/B? (Miles per Bird)

[Paul Lagasi]

Miles per bird, I really have to think about that one. It used to be a lot easier. When I started this Birdquest in 2004, I could go just about anywhere and find a bird that I needed to photograph. My 1963 Golden Guide has 699 birds listed in its pages, to date I've photographed 663 of them, the going rate is about $1,000 a bird.


Thank goodness I have an understanding wife....

[Judy Howle]

I love your duck! Wonderful light on the bird and the effect on the water really works well as Dennis pointed out.

[Nancy Bell]

663 bird species images is amazing! And this Tufted Duck is a nice addition, with the lovely lighting, water texture, and reflection.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Paul, your bird quest is amazing and I love what you've done with the Tufted Duck