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    Default Hooded Merganser In Funky Green Water.

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    This young individual allowed close approach this summer. It was, however, always with some reeds in the way for me to get down as low as I usually prefer. This was fine on this occasion where the reflections were "decent-ish" (but far from prefect), and the view of the water being stirred up by its movements made more visible by the higher vantage point. I liked the water patterns of this frame best out of the series of that morning's session.

    Canon 7DII + 500mm f/4 II + 1.4TC III, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/500s., f/5.6, ISO 800, natural light, handheld, small crop for comp, a few specks removed from the water, (spot removal) reduced the highlights in the chin area (burn tool).

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    Funky green water is the best. Really love this canvas. TFS

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    Daniel, one thing I can say is you get superb detail out of your shots.

    I do love the water as well; the wake is almost mesmerizing here.

    Not a massive fan of the crop (perhaps it's just the combo with the angle) but the light is fantastic and it appears processed well.

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    Simple, yet sweet Dan and as you say, the water pattern is excellent. Maybe a little off the top?

    TFS
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    Daniel:

    Lovely water, well exposed. I agree with Steve about a subtle crop from the top. To my eyes that would decrease the apparent shooting angle a bit, always a good thing!

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    Water is spectacular.....
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    The funky green water is great. Love the pose and light on the bird. Killer detail.

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    The water patterns are really neat and I like the colors,green something different. Great detail hard to get low all the time.TFS

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