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    This is the mate of the red head drake that I posted yesterday. According to a friend of mine who knows ducks well, she is very old. As I said before these usually skiddish ducks live in a pond right behind a McDonald's and are used to people. I took this with a straight 300 and is minimally cropped. A low angle is not possible at this location, but I still enjoy it.

    1/800, f 5.6, ISO800
    Canon 1Dmk4, 300 f2.8 handheld

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    Grace:

    I like the clean water, exposure and sharpness, the faintly visible leg.

    Yes to the shooting angle, but sometimes lower isn't available.

    Can you share what traits age this duck?

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    I love the IQ of this girl. Good composition and nice reflection and smooth water. No nits from me,
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    Thank you Randy and Gail. Randy, I'm not sure why he says she is old. I will ask him...he is a duck carver of note so I'm sure he has an explanation. I did not have a great pose with a view of the right side of her head, but she has quite a few feathers that are tinged in white. Maybe?

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    Great techs - sharpness, IQ, exposure and comp.
    I have to confess though that I keep visualizing how much better this would have been at a lower angle (if only it were always possible)
    Last edited by Sidharth Kodikal; 02-17-2012 at 12:31 AM.

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    Hi Grace, lovely swimming angle, and I like the overall DOF. You have brought out the feather detail very well, sharp, and the hint of droplets adds to the image. I would have left a touch more space below.

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    Thanks everyone. I too lament the angle, but there is no way to accomplish it without risking arrest. I do love a low angle shot, but not that much.

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    Very Nice shot, i just love capturing ducks
    Thanks for looking at my Photos
    Comments are welcome
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    You mean you wouldn't risk jail time for a lower angle??

    Super details and I like the soft light. I also like the sprinkling of water drops on the feathers. I'm with Stuart for a bit more room below.

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    Beautiful pic!! Excellent detail, real nice soft light, and love the calm water.
    Well done.

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