Serenity

[Richard Flack]

Been trying my luck at a few scenic shots for a change ( as opposed to flight and portrait). What is interesting about this photograph is that it is taken on a pan in Benoni, which is a densely populated suburb in Gauteng, South Africa. And the duck is a fairly hard to connect with one; the White-backed duck.

Look forward to your thoughts and suggestions

Location:Bullfrog Pan, Benoni
Date taken: 28 February 2015
Photo details:
ISO 640
Shutter speed 1/640
F stop 6.3
Exposure bias 0
Medium crop, vibrancy
Canon 7d MkII 400 f2.8

[Kirk Benson]

I enjoy scenic shots like this Richard, I will be posting a few here soon also. Because it's more of an aesthetic image, it will appeal to some and not as much to others. Serenity is a good title and the image conveys that sense to me. I like the crop and BG, and the low level POV. Refreshing to see scenic images, I like it.

[William Dickson]

I agree with Kirk, this image appeals to me aswell. Nice POV on the duck and a good HA. I would have liked to see more details on the BG, but thats just me. Lovely image as it is. Good work and thanks for sharing

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like these types of images too. Good that the duck is angling towards us. I like it overall, but I would have liked to have seen more of the blue strip above.

[Grace Scalzo]

I would trade a bit off the bottom for more blue on top. Love the concept.

[John Hackney]

Lovely shot and a great title.

[Richard Flack]

Thanks so much for the comments and advice! So appreciated! Here is another version of the image with more on top...