Ring Necked Duck

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

I made this image in Gilbert Arizona.

Camera Settings:-
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Nikon D850 600 f/4 + 1.4 x TCIII
1/320 sec; f/5.6; ISO 1600
Manual; Matrix metering
Fill Flash at -1 EV


Post Processing:-
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Raw Processing using C1P 20
No Cropping
Nik 25-25 Filter on Bird at reduced opacity
Tonal Adjustments in Viveza
Neat Image NR
Sharpening for Presentation
Dodge eye selectively and Burn few areas
Cloned few spots on the water




Let me know your thoughts and comments.


Thanks
Krishna

[Dorian Anderson]

Lovely low-level view with the perfect amount of eye contact. I'm really loving the wider crop to show us more of that super smooth water. Exposure on bird looks great, and the water drops add a nice touch. A really fine image, Krishna!

[William Dickson]

Yep, agree with Dorian...One of your best. No nits from me....Well done

Will

[gail bisson]

Very nice! This is so much nicer than the last one.
Love the light and the color palette!

[arash_hazeghi]

love the calm green water and the low angle, if mine I'd crop it a bit tighter

well done

[Alex Becker]

Awesome colors, low POV, and pose from the bird. EXP looks spot on. I love the water drops on the bird. No nits from me. TFS