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Posted by Dennis Olivero on Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:14 pm

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D1x/600+1.4+25mm/ iso200 1/125F6.3 FF-2

Hello NatureScapers:

This is a mandarin drake photographed in Arizona last winter on a EJ Duckshop. Lots of ducks and lots of fun.

Thanks for looking and any comments or suggestions you are willing to offer.

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by Greg Downing on Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:25 pm

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Wonderful shot of the most beautiful duck in the universe! Great color and sharpness where it counts. Some may say it's a little tight but I like it, especially for web display. I can't wait to shoot ducks with E.J. next year myself!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:28 pm

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Gorgeous, Dennis. I was going to suggest increasing the DOF, but then I realized that gaining even one stop wouldn't get the tail in focus, and by doing that you would have increased grain (by setting ISO to 400) or decreased SS to a dangerous level.

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by Cindy Marple on Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:30 pm

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The colors are just gorgeous, nice to get him in water that so nicely complements his color. I don't remember that we even saw the Mandarin the weekend I did Duckshop. Timing is everything! Nice low viewing angle on him too.

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by E.J. Peiker on Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:54 pm

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Always a gorgeous creature and this particular individual (there are three males and 4 females in this spot) is the uggly duckling of the triumverate - still a gorgeous creature and an excellent photo of him.

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by Jim Urbach on Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:58 pm

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Dennis,

Personally I'd like a little more space about him, especially in front. I don't mind the tail and body not being in focus.

Jim

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by AlexC on Sat Aug 23, 2003 4:24 pm

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Marvelous creature , Dennis!!! , nice facial detail and the horizon should he moved to the right a little, What happened to fill-in-flash ??, Wonderful image as is, A little more room around would have also been very good !!!
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by Alan Murphy on Sat Aug 23, 2003 5:35 pm

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Very nice Dennis,

The background color really frames this incredible photogenic bird well.

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by Juli Wilcox on Sat Aug 23, 2003 5:44 pm

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Another one that's too beautiful for words.

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by Heather Forcier on Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:20 am

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Simply fantastic!

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by matt kuchta on Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:25 am

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This is gorgeous. Just tight enough for me, too.
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by Mike Wilson on Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:58 am

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Fantastic creature! What a handsome bird. The light and colors are very nice.

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by Rich S on Sun Aug 24, 2003 7:50 am

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Tough to argue with Greg's assessment of the most beautiful duck in the universe. Colors are wonderful and the water color is nicely complementary. Love the touch of the single back feather out of place.

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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Aug 24, 2003 9:54 am

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I think the Baikal Teal gives the Mandarin Duck a run for its money on the beauty front

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by Richard on Sun Aug 24, 2003 11:07 am

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This is sweet! All the ducks I try are always moving so fast it's as challenging as flight shots. The color and composition is just gorgeous.

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by Jim Probst on Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:16 pm

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Dennis,

Beautiful duck! Beautiful shot!

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by Bob Ettinger on Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:36 pm

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Dennis,

WOW beautiful image.

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by Bruce Sherman on Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:51 pm

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Dennis,
From your title I expected to see a picture of an orange.

Seriously, beautiful shot. I too vote for a little more room.

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by claibrook on Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:37 pm

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Wow, what an incredibly beautiful creature and a splendid shot, too! The colors of the bird and the water are just wonderful. The framing is tight and I like it a lot. Absolutely gorgeous, Dennis!

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by Chip Estabrooks on Sun Aug 24, 2003 2:19 pm

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You know I like'um close. Not too tight for me!
Sandy's been shooting off his "cannons" to long

The D1x doesn't go grainy at 400ISO like he's used to. I vote for 400ISO and more dof.
But!!!!!! I'd take this one any day.
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