Whitefaced Duck

[Stu Bowie]

One of my favourate ducks. Taken a couple of weeks ago at one of the local birding spots in Pretoria. The BG is water.

Canon 50D
100-400 L IS USM @ 400mm
1/2000
F/6.3
ISO 640

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held

[Randy Stout]

Stuart:

Great display of near wing in this full forward position. Nice detail in the blacks. I don't see a lot of detail in the face whites, but I don't know if they were blown and you brought them back.

I think the duck is angling a tiny bit away,but the head angle is good to my eye. Dangling feet fun.

You might consider knocking down the bill sheen a bit.

I might add a bit of canvas in front and on the top.

I am curious about the whites, whether you had to do any work on them.

Thanks for sharing Stuart!

Randy

[Chris Kotze]

Super comp, feather deatil and colours. Well exposed a great shot

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely feather detail - agree on toning down the bright reflections on the bill. A looser crop may be an option.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a lot guys. Much appreciated.