Testing the water.

[Jody Melanson]

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using Bushhawk

Shot this bullet, I mean Bufflehead, today. Very diffused sunlight, thin cloud overhead. Great for exposure on this guy. Almost full frame, cropped vertical. I wish I would have gotten more of his reflection.

[Randy Stout]

Jody:

A lovely capture. Great subject, nice exposure, perfect wing position, water touch.

I might add a bit of canvas to the left, but it is very nice as is. I tried several different crops at the bottom, but came back to your original one.

Thanks so much for sharing!

Randy

[denise ippolito]

Jody, I like the wing touching the water! Beautiful image nice colors and detail, agree w/ more room in front.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Jody...agree with more room in front but this image is one word....beautiful!!

[Stu Bowie]

Very well timed to capture the wing as it touched the water. Stands out nicely against that smooth OOF water BG. I would also add a bit to the left. Well captured Jody.