There's a McDonald's near where I live with a pond behind it that is home to a few red head pairs in the winter. A low angle is not possible at this location due to a retaining wall, but I still enjoy photographng them once or twice each winter. How does the sharpenng look? I'm wondering if I need a bit more on the feathers by his bill. Thanks for your opinions.
What a lovely species and portrait you have here. The feathers look nice and sharp...not sure about the eye being sharp enough. Will have to defer to someone with a better eye. I love the waterdrop and you have a nice HA.
Thanks, Marina. The eye in the raw file is tack, you can see the small feathers right on the edge, so maybe it needs a bit more for this presentation. I did burn the pupil as the light was flat and as a result the catchlight was diffuse. Appreciate your input.
Thanks for your input, Don. This pair of red heads has lived in the McDonald's pond for years and is very accustomed to people. I'll post the hen tomorrow...I have a friend who is really knowledgeable about ducks and he says she is very old.
Grace, awesome shot. terrific details. I think the high shooting angle works here due to the ripples. Redheads are pretty much impossible to get close to here.
A great shot of a beautiful bird. I really like the ripples & the water droplet on the duck's bill. I think the detail is excellent & I really like the visible hint of a foot. Well captured.
You did well in a difficult (high) situation. I darkened the pupil and sharpened the bird selectively with a 13/60 contrast mask using a Hide-All mask. Like the image design.
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