Not so showy male Australian Wood Duck named because it nests in hollows and makes its ducklings jump out and fall to the ground.
1DXII 400mm F/2.8L II & 1.4XIII 560 mm 1/1600 f4 iso1600 +1ev
Cropped about 50%, levels and sharpen in PS. Toned the eye reflection a bit
Looks like the opposite of the wood ducks im used to seeing. Nice detail on the bird. The green background is lovely. Like the grasses at the bottom of the frame.
Different than our Wood Ducks for sure, but same nesting behaviour. Quite the cute duck, I like it. The taller pale oof grass does catch my eye, and you could remove it if you wish, but a strong portrait overall.
Thanks for the comments. Yes, as is often the case, after posting I see things that need fixing so here's the result. I didn't like the white patch at the back of the head, and that oof yellow grass. Now I feel I have done the bird justice!
Very nice as above. Talking about getting beaten to the punch, I was gonna suggest losing that one tall scraggly grass and the light area behind the head ... Well done open both especially the latter.
with love, artie
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