Time for some Yoga

[Stephane Neron]

As was not expecting a lot from this shot when I took it, but back on the PC, it turned out to be one of my favorite, I would say likely due to the color of the background and posture...

Took leaning over the kayak on a foggy afternoon in Manual without flash.
Gear is Pentax K-7 with Sigma 500/4.5 at f5.6 at 1/80sec (Wow, had not realized I shot that slow!) and ISO 200. I had the polarizer on.

PP includes a good Sharpening in LR, "Punch" settings, slight DR adjustment and slight crop.

Thanks for looking!

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Unique image and like the environment included. You were in a tough position - low light (add more ISO). When you double the ISO you gain a stop of light. Filter cost you light as well - given the low shutter you did well. I might lighten the eye area and sharpen the head/body and try and find more feather detail - TFS.

[Lance Peters]

Hi - Agree with Jeffs Critique - feel the removal of the dark orange section behind the back of the duck would improve.
Like the colours and overall feel.

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Stephane
I like the image and the mode. The wing stretch is very pleasing. Good advise from Jeff and Lance. Thanks for sharing.

[Tom Redd]

I like the colors of this photo as well as the reflection. I would agree, lighten the eye a bit. I like the "feel" of this shot.

[Stephane Neron]

Thanks every one for your input... When I'm back home this weekend, I take a shot at correcting the shot and post it back. I quickly tried LR adjustment brush with exposure on the eyes, but that was not natural at all...

Cheers - Steph