Wood Duck (m)

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at Lake Morton in Lakeland, Florida. The ducks are beginning to arrive in Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED captured at 400mm
1/1250 F/8 Matrix Metering EV +1 ISO 720 AWB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop CC 2018
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Isaac Grant]

Love Wood Ducks and just posted one also . I like the pose and the head angle. Nice calm water also. I think the image is a little cool and could use some warming up. Also the image is a little flat to me. Maybe increase the mid tones or do a small curves adjustment. Or even just add a few points of black to the neutrals in selective color.

[Glenn Pure]

Joe, a wonderful looking bird. Wish we had them that colourful - although I guess all our parrots over here make up for it. The tones do look a bit thin on this one for me. The main issue I see though is that it's a little soft, unlike your usual standard in that area. How does the RAW look. Nice reflection and simple, effective composition that works for me.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Joe, a wonderful looking bird. Wish we had them that colourful - although I guess all our parrots over here make up for it. The tones do look a bit thin on this one for me. The main issue I see though is that it's a little soft, unlike your usual standard in that area. How does the RAW look. Nice reflection and simple, effective composition that works for me.

Thanks Glenn, I appreciate the feedback. I agree... too low shutter speed, and too big a crop for a swimming duck. Thanks again.