Duck afloat

[Morkel Erasmus]

Created this image of a Yellow-billed duck at a local pond. Sat on the edge of the pond (no hide there) and waited until the birds started moving around again. This is just about full frame.

Your C&C will be most welcome...:)

Techs:
Canon 1000D with 100-400 L IS USM
f7.1 @ 1/800 SS @ ISO 400
EXP +0.3

[Ralph Bendjebar]

Lovely Yellow-billed Duck. I think exp, sharpness are spot-on, love the glassy water and HA. Perhaps I'd take some space off the top, but that's my personal pref (Artie thinks I'm too tight most of the time).

[Arthur Morris]

Way to go Mork. I would selectively lighten the face just a tad being careful not to over-do it.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Good suggestion above. I like the pose, reflection, detail, light and colors. Congratulations!

[Ilija Dukovski]

Very nice clarity in this image, like the colors, especially the yellow bill.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks a lot Artie, Ralph, Ramon & Ilija!

Artie - is this too much?

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent low angle Mork, and how is that calm water to show up the reflection. Sharp with good detail, and your repost works well. Well captured.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Good repost for me too Morkel. I like the smooth water and the contrasting bill and plumage colors. Thanks for sharing. :)

[James Salywoda]

Such a beautiful subject and well captured nice shot.....

[Morkel Erasmus]

your comments are appreciated Stu, Akos & James...

[Kobus Tollig]

Great repost bud well done. You did a great jpb here

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Like the low angle, eye contact & smooth water surface. Well exposed with great detail & colours.

[Chris Kotze]

Super detail and colours. The repost looks great well captured

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks for the comments Gerrie, Chris & Kobus!

[Arthur Morris]

Yo Mork, Well done on the repost. Way to go mate.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Artie :D