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    40D. 400 f5.6L at f/6.3. iso 320. 1/1250s. bean bag support on ground.

    Finally got a nice calm evening....which is very uncommon here in the North Texas winter. All C&C welcome.

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    Sweet! I just love your ultra-low shooting angles and smooth transition to background. Water drops a bonus.

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    Wow, Kaus, I'm starting to recognize your shots by the thumbnail. Love your trademark low angle, the spot-on exposure, and of course the water dribbling off the bill. Looks as if you've found a good spot on that lake and that you're using it well.
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    Simply stunning. Tranquility at its best.

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    Awesome detail angle and colours. Super shot
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    Unreal, fantastic image. I love the water droplets and great low angle TFS

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    Along with all the other good points mentioned above Kaustubh, I like the intricate feather detail and eye contact captured here. Nice soft light also compliments the calm water. Super image.

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    Very nice Kaustubh. Low angle and sweet bg combine to make a beautiful image, not to mention the great techs, detail and colors. Well done.
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    Really like that low angle and the water coming off the bill. Great colors in the background as well.

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    Stunning image. The low angle, multiple background colors, great light and detail, all come together perfectly in this shot.

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    This is simply so beautiful and stunning, its hard to go to the next image on the board.

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    Exposure, details, water action, great low angle, smooth BG...all there. That pond is giving you amazing opportunities, and you are capitalizing on them.

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    Stunning shot! I love the low angle and the water falling off the beak. Well done

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    Hi Kaustubh. I also knew who did it by a quick glance of the thumbnail, it had what is turning out to be your signature ultra-low shooting angle, as well as the great background color gradient. I like the water action around the bill. I'd go and clone out the yellow OOF leg part, but thats about it. regards~Bill

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    Bill, Are you recommending amputation???

    KD, killer sweet on all counts as above. And yes, Gadwall drakes are all about fine feather detail.
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    very cool low angle and nice details, I also like the water drops.
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    Awesome feather detail and great use of the low angle.

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    Great angle here KD.. the pose and water drops add well.. nicely done..

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    Thx a lot everyone.

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    Super low angle and DOF. Great IQ and sharpness with great colours. Well done

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