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    Drake wood duck shot in Nd in fog. Shot from floating blind. Processed with Dpp 4 Topaz ,Photoshop. Comments and critiques appreciated.
    Canon R5
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    This is beautiful. Great pose, sharp, and the breeding plumage top notch. Just about perfect reflection too. For me it is not foggy enough though, and for that reason I would process it to make it look like a regular clear day by adding lots of contrast and a bit more saturation.

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    Thanks Daniel I wasn't sure what to do . I did have it where you couldn't see the fog but I thought it wasn't right that I might have over done it compared to the realistic way I shot it.

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    Hi Kevin, lovely image of this Wood Duck. I agree with Dan that I wish the fog was either more of none. In Lightroom I would try Dehaze to remove the fog. I think Dan's suggestion regarding contrast and saturation is probably the way to go. Thank you for sharing.
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    I am with the rest of the gang -- it needs either more fog or no fog :) Ain't digital amazing? Bird and reflection are loverly.

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    Kevin, a very handsome woody you got. Just love the silky and rich water colors.

    Some great comments above regarding the clarity/haze. One other thing I prefer is a little less below and slightly more above - personal pref.

    TFS!

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    Hi Kevin oh i do like it somehow as presented , but understand others who think it is not perfect as it is in between ...
    Nice warm pastel color palette ...

    TFS Andreas

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    Thanks Brian and after looking at it again I'm in your camp on the crop it would look better. Thanks for the suggestion can never have too many.

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