Redhead Pair

[Bill Dix]

This species has been a nemesis bird for me; it is not common in my neck of the woods. While birding in SE Arizona last week I mentioned this to a local birder, whose tip lead me to this cooperative pair. A drizzly morning offered decent light. Some may wish for a head turn in my direction from the drake. I have a frame like that, but I rather liked the way his attention is focused on his mate in this frame. C&C appreciated.

D7000, 500f4 + 1.4, ISO 1000, 1/320s @ f/7.1 manual.

[Karl Egressy]

Wow, this is great Bill. Love the image.

[Edward Arthur]

This is a lovely shot. Works for me on all levels. :)

[gail bisson]

Wow this is really nice Bill.
Love the BG colors and the fact that both ducks are both tack sharp. Great POV.
IQ is excellent.
Well done,
Gail

[christopher galeski]

Agree with others,great image,nice light and details,good POV.well done.

[Marina Scarr]

Great job getting both birds sharp with plenty of details. IT's nice to see them in different poses.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Bill, great low shooting angle and love that both are looking at each other. I also like how we can see the different colours on both sexes. Lovely pastel blues to the water, and the visible droplets on both ducks takes this up a few notches. Well captured.

[John Rowell]

Marvelous job, I like your decision to go with the drake looking at his mate. Beautiful, soft and tranquil image.

[Jim Crosswell]

A real beauty Bill! I like the IQ, light, details, composition and having the pair makes the image special.

[Raybel Robles]

Beauty! perfect two head angles, great low POW, superb focus and composition!

[Joe Subolefsky]

Awesome image! If I could change one thing it would be to drop the frame just a touch lower to show the full reflections.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone. Joe, I tried a crop with more of the reflection, but since the reflection was far less than mirror-like, it seemed to distract from the beautiful redheads.