Euro Duck?

[Layton E Parham]

Photographed in Lucerne, Switzerland two weeks ago. I'm not sure of his name. Canon Eos 1D Mark III, F500F4L IS, F5.6, Iso 400/ 1/100 sec Manual Mode

[Aidan Briggs]

That is some lovely plumage! Having never seen this duck, I can't tell if this is a bit over-saturated, or if the plumage is actually that intense. This image is a bit tight in the frame, and could use more space all around. The angle could also be lower, and I am not sure if I like the pose or not.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Layton,

Nice to see you around. Looks a little tight in the frame. You did well with the exposure and sharpness.

[Scott Frye]

Just doesn't look right to me -- the back half of the duck is OOF and the colors just don't seem to go with the front half. I wonder what a portrait shot would look like?

[Harold Davis]

i particularly like it as is. a little different and the focal point seems to be in the proper place. good show!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I think it is a pochard. Good details and soft light, I agree regarding more room and less saturation.

[Fabs Forns]

Red Crested Pochard. Beautiful ducks in breeding plumage. Hope you had a great time!

[Stu Bowie]

Lovely detail on the head, and agree more room would work.

[Chris Kotze]

Super detail and colours well captured.

[Brutus Ostling]

A very nice bird. This is, what in Swedish is called redheaded duck, it's a rather rare one. I photographed it a few days ago, Saturday or Friday a week ago, for the first time ever. I'll post it tomorrow.

[Layton E Parham]

Thank you all for commenting. Brutus I will be looking forward to seeing your Duck post. I photographed some other waterfoul. But i do not know their names. They are posted at www.laytonparhamphoto.com Layton