Another image from my encounter with a small group of female Ruddy Ducks at Viera late last year.
D2X, 200-400VR W 1.4TC @ 550mm, f/6.3 @ 1/800sec, iso 400
Nice color and motion. I really like the green part of the BG. If the green could be cloned in more I think this would look even better. Just my opinion.
Great job of capturing the peak of action, sharp, good exposure, and oversaturated. The HAP is, however, here to lock you up. HAP? you ask: the head-angle police. The reason that the face looks so dark is that the bird's head is facing away from you and away from the light.
later and love,
artie
BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.
BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.
Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,