Mallard and Reflection

[Katie Rupp]

Another duck image in late afternoon light. C&C encouraged and greatly appreciated.

Canon 40D; f7.1, 1/400; Av, Eval; ISO 205 and 400 f5.6

[Lance Peters]

Hi Katie - gorgeous duck - love that water and the reflection. The greens on the head look a little bright on my screen - could just be my screen, I would maybe just tone them down a tad. I would also crop some from the top and give it more of a pano feel.

When I first looked at it - thought it might need some CW rotation - it doesn't ---- Did you already rotate?? and did you use this method --- http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php?t=6538

Well done :)

[Harold Davis]

beautiful light and water. agree with lance's suggestions. way to go!!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Katie,
A beautiful duck...agree with Mr. Peters comments...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[KurtPreston]

Nice looking mallard Katie! Love that water and the reflection. I agree that the face looks a bit bright, or even washed out. Did you use the Shadow/Highlight tool? I ask because it looks like what I usually get when I use it and push it *just* a little too much.

[Katie Rupp]

Hey guys, thanks for looking and commenting. Lance, I didn't use that method to level but it looks pretty neat so will go with it next time. And, Kurt, it looks like I got a little carried away with the highlights.

[Alfred Forns]

Good critique by Lance Like the idea !!! Love that water Katie !!!

[Nonda Surratt]

Katie, really, really like your duck..Lance handled the rest