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    This is another image of my recent trip to Kimberley. The South African Shelduck male did not tolerate any other ducks in the vicinity, in this case the victim was a Cape Teal. I moved the teal slighlty closer to the shelduck to improve the composition.

    Camera Model: NIKON D3S
    Date/Time: 2010:07:23 16:40:08
    Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
    Aperture: 8
    Exposure mode: Manual
    Metering mode: Multi-segment
    ISO: 1100
    Lens: 600mm

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    Terrific action here , love the position of both birds and gorgeous BG/FG
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    Chris:

    Great action, lovely exposure, colors, sharp. Like the dragging wing tip.
    DId you take a slice out of the entire image between the two ducks?

    Cheers

    Randy

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    Thanks guys, yes Randy thats what I did

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    Chris:

    Very nicely done. I first looked at the teal, splash and reflection, and thought, wow, that must have taken a lot of work to move.

    Cheers

    Randy

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    Great light, captured action, angle, setting and BG. Thanks also for the explanation, I am not familiar with these species but find it amazing how much bigger the Shelduck is.

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    Light and colours are fantastic! The Shelduck in itself makes a lovely image cropped as a vertical with more room top and bottom. Personally I don't see the need for the digital creation in here and the inclusion of the softer Teal. (although I have to admit I could never have guessed...:confused: )

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    Very good digital work on the image, it looks realy good.
    Light, action and colors make it a real beauty.

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    Great moment of action captured! Beautiful light and background colors. The open wings and water splash gives the image excellent sense of action.

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    Neat moment with your usual sweet light. Lovely environment and very nice as presented. Way to go!

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    Either of these birds would have made a great image, but, combined, even better. Especially like the entire shelduck wingspan facing us, as well as the feet. Shimmering water and compelmentary background also a plus. Well done.

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    You are a master of action. Love the wing position of the smaller duck and wish only that it had taken off square to the camera rather than away. Amazing sharpness and d-o-f.
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    Thanks for the comments everyone, appreciated as always:)

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    Super light detail, colours and action well captured
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    Lovely light and interaction, Chris. Great job on the digital work too.
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