Ring-necked Duck

[Paul Kusmin]

Another shot from the workshop.

D300 + 500mm f4 AFS-1 + Gitzo 3530 + Jobu BWG-P head.

down low and in nice light, this was a species i didn't have many decent shots of.
Pretty happy with this all in all.

Aperture: f4
Shutter: 1/2000
ISO: 400
Exposure comp: -1.7EV
A-priority
spot metered
no flash

Cheers!

[Bryan Hix]

I would be happy too! I love the BG colors, exp looks good, and everything is sharp. I would maybe do a little CCW rotation and give a little more room at the top. Nice job. :)

[Mike Milicia]

Yes, I would be quite happy as well!
Beautiful water, excellent angle, nice pose, and great exposure. Capturing the purple sheen is a nice plus.
Agree about the CCW rotation.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Gorgeous capture and agree with all of the above comments. Congratulations and many thanks for sharing.

[Dan Brown]

What a beauty! I agree with the ccw rotation and more room at the top but this is a fine image!

[Steve Maxson]

The sharpness, soft light on the bill, the purple on the head, and the color in the water make for a compelling image, Paul.

[James Salywoda]

Awesome shot beautiful colors low angle and excellent detail.

[Ofer Levy]

Fantastic!!! Another vote for a slight CCW rotation.

[Cindy Mead]

agree re: the ccw rotation, but the colors and light sing here. Lovely iridescence and details Paul- beautiful!

[RakeshDhareshwar]

Awesome image here . Agree with the CCW .

[Stu Bowie]

Stunning light and colours, and another vote for a CCW rotation.

[Paul Kusmin]

Thanks everyone for the comments and critique.
In the back of my mind i was thinking the image wasn't level either, you've all confirmed it for me now :)

[Nagesh Mula]

Wow, what a nice way of getting a shot for the bird you don't have in ur Archive :). Congrats!!