Wood Duck portrait

[Steve Maxson]

This image was taken from a blind at a woodland pond. The sun was just touching the trees on the western horizon and shadows were racing across the pond. Moments later, this bird would be in the shade. The light was very soft and golden and is influencing some of the color tones in this image - especially the reds. I didn't want to remove the yellowish cast as that seems to be the point of shooting in this light. I'd be interested in some other opinions. 40D, 500 f/4 + 1.4X, 1/1250, f/5.6, ISO 400. Cropped for composition. Comments are welcome.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very nice portrait, light and water colors. If this is what it looked like then I wouldn't change the color temperature, either. I might decrease the contrast a bit for more details in the blacks.

[Freddy Franzella]

The detail,lighting,background,and the colors all come together here! great image!

[Gus Cobos]

Great pose and exposure... I like it...:)

[Harold Davis]

beautiful bird, stephen!! as for the yellow/orange cast, i might tone it down just a tick, but not much.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful portrait and awesome lighting. Love the excellent detail and color . Would love to get that close to one one day. Thanks for sharing Steve.

[Steve Wheeler]

Great light... Pose... Awesome image! WOOD agree w/ Axel about the blacks, but that hasn't stopped me from scrolling back up and looking again for the 6th time.

Really sweet.

Steve

[Sid Garige]

Very nice image. Great details and wonderful subject.