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[Gary Esman]

7D, iso:200, 700mm, f/5.6, 1/1250

Hello, taken earlier in the year, just liked the look and the way the light reflection illuminated his neck reducing the shadow, I hope you like it.

Comments appreciated.

Gary.

[Randy Stout]

Gary"

Rather striking with the brilliant red eyes, strong colors on head/neck and blues in water and BG.

Very interesting effect of the bill shadow being moderated by the reflected light. Excellent exposure.

I might try to reduce the contrast just a bit.

Great shooting angle too.

Cheers

Now if the wind will only stop blowing in Cleveland.

Randy

[Arthur Morris]

This is a very difficult bird to photograph; should I ever have the chance... Like the low angle, the nice water, and seeing both of those red eyes. Great job with the EXP. For this pose I would have liked to have seen both eyes staring right down the lens barrel.

If you have a classic side portrait from this session I would love to see you post it here for comparison.

[Gary Esman]

Now if the wind will only stop blowing in Cleveland.

Randy[/QUOTE]

Very true, but at least the surface of the water should be clean with all the rain, and some of the best spots are isolated.

Gary.

[Gary Esman]

This is a very difficult bird to photograph; should I ever have the chance... Like the low angle, the nice water, and seeing both of those red eyes. Great job with the EXP. For this pose I would have liked to have seen both eyes staring right down the lens barrel.

If you have a classic side portrait from this session I would love to see you post it here for comparison.

Thanks Artie, I have many...will post tomorrow.

Gary.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Gary. I look forward to it. I meant to ask: where?

[Gary Esman]

Thanks Gary. I look forward to it. I meant to ask: where?

Sure, this was at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Laying on my stomach and shooting through a chain link fence. I usually bring a pad because there are a ton of geese. It can be tricky but worth it to achieve the low angle.

Gary.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Handsome bird, perfect exposure and excellent light. Love the low angle and the wavelets around the duck.
I love this image. If anything I'd have liked more dof.

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice! like the wet bill

[Arthur Morris]

Sure, this was at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Laying on my stomach and shooting through a chain link fence. I usually bring a pad because there are a ton of geese. It can be tricky but worth it to achieve the low angle.

Gary.

Tanks. I often wonder why wildlife places with chain link fences never think of building in a few viewing openings when they erect the fences...

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Great low angle and head on pose. For me the head /face feels a little dark. The shadow confused me as I wasn't sure if it was a shadow or open bill. Nice job

[Mital Patel]

What a gloss here Gary,

Superb pose silky water great light filled up and sharpness is good.

would sure love to see little less contrasted image.

[Petros Petrou]

I like the low angle and those red eyes. Perfect exposure and great light! TFS

[Gary Esman]

What a gloss here Gary,

Superb pose silky water great light filled up and sharpness is good.

would sure love to see little less contrasted image.

Thanks, Since the theme is too much contrast, here is another take.

Gary.

[Gary Esman]

Thanks all for your comments and suggestions!

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Gary, i love super low angles...this is very nice indeed. very nice water, IQ and exposure control. very hard to get to within photographic range for this species here.