American Wigeon

[Richard Stern]

On a grassy bank, so I was easily able to get low. D7000, 300 f/4 AF-S +1.7TC.

1/500, f/6.7, ISO400, -2/3EV. Some cropping, selective sharpening, levels.

Richard

[Randy Stout]

Richard:

The light angle way to the left was a bit of a challenge, but the head turn our way really helped with its lighting. I think you were actually getting some reflected fill off the grass to softenthe harshness a bit.

Some of the white quills are showing jaggies along the edges, usually a sign of oversharpening.

Good shooting angle, helps a lot.

Cheers

Randy

[gail bisson]

Hi Richard,
Good HA and you made the most of the harsh light. Nice low POV as well. techs look good,
Gail

[Carmelo Cannova]

Beautiful duck. Looks like you had some harsh lighting but you exposed the highlight well over all .

Carmelo

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very nice duck. Light has been mentioned. Excellent head angle.