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    Default Copper Topped Duck - Red Head drake

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    This handsome fellow was imaged at the local bird sanctuary last week. The migrants were really putting on a show that morning.

    D700 600 VFR 1.4 TC f/6.3 1/1250s ISO 500 SB800 with beamer Gitzo/Wimberley

    Post: Selective sharpening, opened up shadows on head with Color Efex Pro Detail extractor . Crop from below because of the poor reflection, and then on sides for balance. Cleaned up the extra catchlights

    As low as I can go in that location

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    I like it as presented. Good detail and the water is spectacular. Excellent flash.

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    Hi Randy, great HA here, and you have brought out the detail very well in the finer plumage. The overall sharpness is spot on, and just love the exposure and colour of this guys head. Interesting texture to the water.

    I have a location where I wish I could get lower, but any lower, and I would be in the water, so I understand your frustration on trying to get down lower. Nothing wrong with your angle anyway.

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    Shooting angle looks fine to me, and I really like the crop and composition. Colors of drake pop nicely from bg.

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    Randy, shooting angle is fine. Best part is the light. I liked the water as well. I have a few of these on the local duck pond...they always stay far out. I have waited and waited but no luck so far. What a gorgeous duck...man, I envy you.

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    Great low angle and nothing is better IMO. I thought this was called a Red Head? Copper Topped is a name I never heard. I like the pose and water too.

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    Thanks everyone, I appreciate your comments.

    Cheryl: I just made up the copper topped sobriquet. It seemed to fit him so well. Must have been thinking about Duracell batteries!

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    Looks good to me on this end Randy.......you know I don't get too crazy with too low.....so works for me as presented. Love the water color too. Still in Florida with one more trip with James on tap for my tour. Hope all is well!

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    Hi Randy,
    This is lovely. Perfect head turn and nice low angle and POV. My favorite part is the BG water. It looks like a painted canvas with stylized feathers. I like the panorama crop as well,
    Gail

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    Excellent image Randy! I like the low angle, sharpness, water texture and composition.

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    Great low angle, colours and details.

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    Very nice shot. Love the light and water color. Great pose, detail is superb, and very nice shooting angle.
    Very well done.

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    Very nice shot. Love the light and water color. Great pose, detail is superb, and very nice shooting angle.
    Very well done.

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