Whistling Duck

[Harold Davis]

something a little different.

D50, Bigma @500mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, -1.3EV, ISO 200

thanks for looking. comments and critiques appreciated.

[Lance Peters]

Mr H - gorgeous colours and wonderful details and sharp - BG compliments the bird nicely.

For mY personal tastes too much negative space behind him - wold rather see more in front than behind.

:)

[denise ippolito]

Harold, The colors and details are fantastic, looks like alot of room on right. Nice capture!

[Harold Davis]

it's an experiment guys. you should see it really big. it's actually pretty cool!

[denise ippolito]

I'll bet it is-the colors are so gorgeous! Lucky dog!!!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Doctor,
As far as compositional structure and placement of the subject in frame, under the conventional point of view, I would agree with Mr. Peters...however, I know you better than this...:eek: Rules are made to be broken from time to time; I venture to say that this is your Picasso Duck seen in the unconventional world...:D...I like the color rendition of the duck, the sharp details, with a good head angle and sharp clear eye...the multi tone background compliments your Picasso Duck very well....actually...I like it...:):cool:

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Great details and colors H. Excellent background.

[Alfred Forns]

I like the experimentation Harold !!! I'm sure a large print would have a different feel ... but sure is sharp and luscious !!!

[Christopher Miller]

Initially, I thought this had too much negative space behind the duck; but the more I look at it, the more I think it looks fine as is. I think it may be because the duck's head is turned slightly, if the duck's head was in complete profile I don't think this would work. Very good example of how breaking the rules can produce very nice results at times!

[Alberto Oria]

I like you experiment Harold:)

[Harold Davis]

thanks everyone!! christopher had the EXACT same thoughts as me. because of the slight turn of the head, i think it works too. plus it's different and i like the different stuff.

thanks again!! it is now my desktop. on the 24" screen, it is luscious!!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Great colours and perfect HA Harold. Think I like added canvas on the right. Would make a lovely print with all those gorgeous colours!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Harold!
I just love your picture - for me it ticks all the boxes. The only suggestion that I would offer is that whenever I want to show something that might be considered OOTB, I try to add a slightly off the wall title. It just seems to enhance the effect!!
Best,
Nicki

[Harold Davis]

thanks jackie!!!

and nicki!! she's back!!!!! that's makes perfect sense about the title. thank you! what about the "wacky ducky"?