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    The new generation of Wood Ducks at my pond are all
    over the place... Dozens of young chick/adults flying around.
    Taken this morning, they change so fast and I take so many
    Woodie flight photos, that I have to look at them on the screen to see
    what I have...
    A young (2 month old) male Wood Duck.
    D500, 420mm, f4, 1/2000, iso2000

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    Dan Kearl

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    Very eye catching image - well done! I like the pose and the colours and the blurred wing tips.
    I would be tempted to lift the darkest areas just a little.
    There is some noise but i do not find it objectionable.

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    Wonderful image and so, so sharp on the face. I did not know that they the head colored up so quickly. How are you so sure of the age?

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    Thanks Arthur, not sure of the age, I was looking this morning at the pond, the Woodie chicks are all ages from a lot
    born this week to this one and all age between. He does appear older but was born this spring so can't be very old.
    Dan Kearl

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    The blurred wing tips make this one for me. Gives a nice sense of motion. Great background as well.

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    Excellent wing position, and wingtip blur along with superior plumage detail on the head and body. I like to head position. Good job on the background. Really nice to be able to observe the lifecycle of these Wood Ducks

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    Well captured Dan. This is the kind of unique look that pops off your screen every once in a while during review when you've taken lots of well focused and exposed shots on fly-bys. The BG is a wonderful shade of foggy grey-brown and, as is often the case with woodies, the eye really takes centre stage.

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    Dan, sharp where it counts, unique wing position and enough blur to make it interesting IMO.

    -Tim

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