Lesser Scaup wing flap #2

[gail bisson]

Canon 1D MK IV
f 4.0 500mm and 1.4X converter
ISO 800
F 7.1
SS 1/1250
Full frame but rotated so lost about 5 % on top and right of frame.
HH lying on dock
Comments and critiques always learned from and appreciated with thanks,
Gail

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Gail, good call on f-stop...liked the details in the dark areas. better wing position on the near wing would have been ideal...but that is really not up to you. Its what your fps captures.

[Dave Leroy]

Lovely detail Gail and very well exposed. I like the splash of red. Would have been nice if the dark shadow behind duck's head was not there but take what you can get. I really like the eye contact.

[Melissa Groo]

Really nice wing flap, Gail. I like the eye contact, the head angle, the great detail in those dark feathers. Nice job. Have you tried to lighten that dark patch in BG, say in Viveza? I think that would help the scaup's head stand out more. Cool red tone in those reflections.

[dankearl]

Nice image, caught the flap at just the right time. At first, I wasn't sold on the Red, but it grows on you and does add to the scene.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image.Love the golden eye, pose and great details on the bird.

[Ron Sprunger]

I love it. I understand the critique about the dark patch behind the head, but the bird stands out anyway. This has a real 3D feel to it, and what a handsome bird!

Saw my first pair ever of these on the local pond this evening, and just sat and watched them with binoculars for a half hour. Didn't have a camera, and they were too far away anyway. I envy you the shot, but know you earned it.

[gail bisson]

Thank you all for your helpful comments. I hadn't even noticed the black area behind the head. I love all these extra sets of eyes on BPN! Here is a repost with some cloning, patching and burning.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, good placement and angle in the frame, and well timed for the wingflap. I like the overall exposure on the scaup, as you have brought out the green sheen on his head nicely, together with the underwing detail on the far wing. Great job on your repost.

[Frank Schauf]

Nice composition and excellent expsoure control and sharpness.

[arash_hazeghi]

cool pose and details and nice water drops!