Fall Woodie

[Randy Stout]

This handsome fellow was imaged in the fall several years ago and never processed. Late afternoon, with the light starting to fade

D700 500mm AFS with TC-14 EFL 750mm f/7.1 1/160s ISO 640

Post: Small crop to level and for comp. Selective sharpening. Cleaned up some minor debris in water.

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice image Randy. If it were mine, I'd leave a bit room below and behind it.
The colours in the water are great!
TFS!

[John Hackney]

Gorgeous shot.

[Diane Miller]

Handsome indeed! Lovely BG colors and very nice details. I could do with a bit more on the bottom, and/or darken the lightest area there.

[adrian dancy]

Lovely background colours and I give a thumbs up for more on the bottom too. Nice work Randy.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice head turn, colors in the bird and nice water, Randy. I like the composition as is.

[John Robinson]

Hi Randy Great looking bird indeed ! I think I would agree - a bit more on the bottom. Still very nice whatever
John

[Randy Stout]

Thanks everyone. The area below the crop as shown had a pretty weak reflection and brighter areas of reflections that didn't work well. I have already toned down the lighter part of the water at the bottom.
But, I think your observations about the crop are valid, and I will rethink how to handle that!

Cheers

Randy

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of handsome drake with beautiful colours and nice details. Lovely fall colours in water.

Regards,
Satish.

[nick clayton]

Superb colours on the bird and background, great image Randy