EOS-1D Mk IV, 500mm f/4, 1/800, f/7.1, ISO 400
About 40% of Full Frame
Photographed back in April at The Birding Center in Port Aransas, TX.
Looking forward to your comments and critiques!
EOS-1D Mk IV, 500mm f/4, 1/800, f/7.1, ISO 400
About 40% of Full Frame
Photographed back in April at The Birding Center in Port Aransas, TX.
Looking forward to your comments and critiques!
Excellent image Mike! I like the exposure, details, hairdo and bubbling water.
Mike, very nice. good call on f-stop to get the bill tip sharp. loved all those bubbles...and so sharp with terrific details and colors.
Actually, DOF was not quite enough but it was very close and close enough that a "Depth of Field" adjustment with PhotoKit Sharpener 2 was able to improve it.
It's a special type of sharpening specifically for this type of situation that I selectively applied at the very tip of the bill.
Wow, can't say anything bad about him. My favorite duck. You have a good angle, love that bill, eyes and crest. A dream photo!
This one made me smile! I like the low angle and the bubbles and the "in your face" look. What exactly is involved with "bubbling"? How do the ducks do it?
Gail
Good DOF Mike, and you have captured a perfect head on perspective. I dont know this species, but love the layers of colours on him. The bubbled wave adds interest. Well captured.
Love the head on angle, and the expression. Great.
They raise their heads, tail, and the two tufts of feathers on top of their head, inflate their chest, and then "drum" on their chest with their bill which creates the bubbles.
Don't know if the bubbles come from air between the feathers or if they have some sort of air sac that they inflate. They also make some strange sounds while doing this.
I found a short video clip of the behavior captured at the same pond where I took the photo, only one month later ... might even be the same duck! :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1b4MPaJVyo
Super cool Mike. I have not been able to get this close to a Ruddy. Love the bubbles and straight on pose.![]()
I'm joining the crowed... Adorable image... I just love Ruddy Ducks!
wow..very funny look and nice details exposure
Fantastic behaviour shot!!!
Ruddy ducks are one of my favorites! I love this behavior. Great straight on HA.![]()

Great shot.....love it

awesome pose and perspective!
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