Surf Scoter female

[denise ippolito]

Canon 40D
500mm
1/1600 sec. at f/6.3
ISO 320
-2/3 EV
Tripod
Barnegat

I added some canvas to the front and took off some from the back.

[Doug Brown]

Looks good Denise. Excellent sharpness, nice wing position, and good placement in the frame.

[Stu Bowie]

Denise, this is really sharp,good detail, and just pops from the BG so well. You certainly nailed this one. Well done.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Good call on the comp. of this image. Great detail and water color just sets it off wonderfuly. Congrats on another fine image.

[LouBuonomo]

You nailed it for sure. Water and wing positionfor me.
Lou

[Gal Shon]

Wing position, light, water and eye contact, makes this one a winner.

[Arthur Morris]

This one is sharp and could also use a bit off the bottom. I do like the first one a bit better. If you keep hanging out at that jetty so much people might start confusing you with a barnacle.... Hey, you could get a nice picture of a barnacle and use it as your avatar!

It is amazing that those seemingly tiny wings could support such a fat duck. That's why they have to beat them so fast.

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for your kind comments. I appreciate you all taking the time to give me your feedback.
Artie, I'm not sure that comparing my looks to a barnacle qualifies as kind so please disregard that statement.:)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Neat landing pose, good sharpness and eye contact. I might remove some of the repetitive patterns on the left side.

[Ted Willcox]

Nice capture, very sharp.
Ted

[Bill Dix]

Another beauty, Denise. Interesting wing position, and I like the placement in the frame. Great sharpness and BG. I wouldn't have noticed the repetitive water pattern if you hadn't disclosed it. Well done as usual.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

This is wonderful Denise. Love the pose and comp. Sharp as a tack. You need to give Artie an e-slap I think. :D

[Ilija Dukovski]

Great flight image and very sharp. I must admit only now I realize that the female's bill
is as complicated as male's in this species. Great capture.

[arash_hazeghi]

This is excellent Denise, wing position is perfect and sharpness is right on money. Congrats

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for your comments. I appreciate you all taking the time.:)

[Grace Scalzo]

She's beautiful, Denise, beautifully photographed! Love the swept back wings, that is my favorite aspect of this image.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks Grace. I appreciate it.:)

[James Salywoda]

Awesome pose captured Denise you are posting some excellent flight shots keep them coming.;)