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    Default Male Wood Duck Makes an Approach.

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    I like the "evil" look many ducks can have when looked at straight on. This one was actually looking for a handout. With many mallards, and quie a few Wood Ducks as well, it was a challenge isolating just one individual as they all eagerly came in for seeds. The trick was to throw some food very far - have them all go to that - and then throwing some closer and photographing the leading bird(s) swimming back in as all the others were still busy with the far stuff. Fun times!

    Canon 7DII + 500mm f/4 II, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/200s., f/4, ISO 1600, natural light, handheld, FF, a few flecks removed from the water via spot removal. Birds fed seeds and corn to entice them closer.

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    Great POV and enjoying the look of purpose, the perfectionist in me would like symmetry to make it a winner.

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    Daniel:

    Great POV, and yes that intense wood duck stare. The soft light shows off all the subtle variations in the colors. Nice job keeping it sharp at 1/200s on a moving bird. The light rain adds interest. Nice catch lights.

    Well done.

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    Wonderful image, Dan. About as perfect as it gets. I echo Randy's comments. Thank you for sharing.
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    Spot on as ever Dan - not sure how you seem to get the level of detail you do at such slow shutter speeds!

    Mike

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    Great detail and awesome colours. Love the stare with a great POV. Very nice.

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    Love the colors of this one. The faint rain is nice as well. Great low angle and head on approach.

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    Awesome low angle, setting, colors, and detail. The rain is a great touch. Amazing detail given the lower SS. TFS

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