American Widgeon

[Jim Craig]

Nikon D300, Nikon 300mm f/4, TC-14EII
1/1250 sec, F/9, ISO 400

[Randy Stout]

Jim:

Nice bird, nice colors, complimentary background. Nice angle of bird in frame.

For me, the framing is too tight, esp. in front. Although I tend to like darker images, I think brightening this one would make it stronger, and help it pop a bit more. I think your whites will tolerate a bit brighter rendering. The top of the head might be an issue re: burning the whites there.

Thanks for posting.

Randy

[Doug Brown]

Excellent critique by Randy. Here's a repost that tries to correct a few issues. I did not take the time to add canvas, but I agree that a little more would help the image. I also lightened the iris just a bit.

[Mike Lentz]

One of the nicer Wigeon images I've seen. I completely agree with adding more canvas around the duck.
I'll bet Roman loves this one. :D

[Arthur Morris]

Love the detail in the green eye patch. Yes to too tight. Excellent re-post by Doug--not the lighter iris among other improvements.

[Bryan Erb]

Nice detail, I like the lighter eye in the repost, and wish for more room all around.

[Raymond Barlow]

superb flight shot, excellent repost, and yes, too tight!

[Jim Craig]

Thanks everyone fo,r not only the compliments, but the constructive critisisms, all of which I have applied before printing the image for a local club competition.