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    I was just sorting through some photos from earlier in the year and came across this Goosander photo taken on a very still morning on an upland lake in North Wales. I hope to be returning to have another go for them in a few months time. This photo has been through the PS mill a bit to recover some detail in the blacks on the head. I realise there is a bit of noise in the background which was partly contributed to by a tough exposure and also some thin mist behind the bird. I have tried cleaning this up a bit but noise reduction just adds some horrible banding effects.


    Taken with 1DMk3 and 500mm lens at ISO400 F4.5 -1 at 1/800s

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    Rich

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    I love this bird and I love this image. You have done a great job with the EXp and the green head. I love the raised crest. I am wishing only that they head were turned just a bit more away from you.

    All in all: killer!

    ps: A bit of Eye Doctor work might improve it.
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    This is outstanding shot IMHO , Bang on expo , killer Bg , raised crest and beauty of species make this grand for me ,
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    This is lovely Rich. Good ps work too. Well done.

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    Great image, excellent detail in the darks with nicely exposed whites,
    I love the water and overall feel. Congrats!

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    I love the mood to this image. I'm glad you revisited some older photos and found this! Well done Rich :-)

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    Loved the Expo a lot here, great angle and details too.. congrats...

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    We all say its about the light, but I like the darker mood in this. Great work on those greens of the head. If anything, I would take a bit off the bottom. Well captured Rich.

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    No suggestions. As-is, it is lovely. mood is just wow IMO. I dont see any noise in BG on my monitor. big congrats.

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    I really like the colours in this. Low angle is very nice too. Superb image!

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    Ditto Artie. I love that serene mood. Great light, HA, and low angle

    Well Done!

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    mint shot Rich,love the colors,its sharp,and I must admit,I like dark moody shots.thanks for showing.

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    Thanks for the comments. The large upland lake where these birds are found in the winter is a beautiful place and it is joy to be in the company of such wonderful birds.

    Cheers

    Rich

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