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    One of my last captures of 2018 a little over a week ago at Island Beach. Pretty choppy ocean under the Long-tail Ducks as they were diving for dinner. C&C welcome.

    D500, nikon 500mm f4/G + 1.4 TC, 1/2500s, f 8.0, ISO 1250, Gitzo, Wimberley Gimbal head.


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    Nice view of this duck. I can see why it is called a long tailed duck. Maybe crop some off the bottom.

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    Very Nice Capture. I like the Tail and the waves. Wish for better Head Angle.

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    Cradled nicely in his wavelet, with full tail showing. Well captured.

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    I really like the underwater tail that is clearly visible.
    I also like the color of the water and the IQ.
    Very nice and agree with a bit off the bottom and a bit more head turn would have been killer!
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    Looking nice Geoffrey. These ducks in their winter plumage look great. Because of the length of the tail on these birds it is sometimes awkward to find the right crop. I think you got the crop quite good here, but yes, I would take some from the bottom, making a more pano crop. Nice detail and yes to a better HA.

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    Thanks everyone.


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