Ringed Teal (captive)

Posted by Herman Blockx on Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:36 am

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A Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys), captive , taken in a local aviary, I visited with my wife and kids last sunday ; the midday light was extremely harsh and I'm not so fond off the watercolor neither;
Canon 10D, 100-400 mm at 400 mm, fill flash

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by Brian L. Zwiebel on Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:43 am

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A beautiful duck and flash surely saved the day here. A lower shooting angle, though maybe not possible, would be preferable. It would be more intimate and also would help with the water. You did well with the circumstances.

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by KK Hui on Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:35 am

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The fill works wonder here for the rather harsh light ...
Despite the high shooting angle I like it, Herman!

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by AForns on Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:40 am

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Agree with your assessments Herman !!!!

You did capture a beautiful duck !!!

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by Miguel Lasa on Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:49 am

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Plenty of lovely colours on this cute duck , Herman. I like the red tones of the feathers

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by mrhughj on Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:05 am

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Has to worth a visit at another time of day, Herman. This is a great looking Teal!!!!!

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:34 pm

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Herman,

Very nice shot. The fill flash did a great job with the lighting.

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by Chris Kayler on Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:10 pm

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I agree with your self critique. Pretty looking duck though.

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by LHays on Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:19 am

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I'm with the others on the angle.....but what a beautiful duck. You did a good job given the circumstances.

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by Christopher Dodds on Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:07 am

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I think you pretty much nailed your critique, Herman.
I like the detail / sharpness on the bird but wish for a lower angle.

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