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Female Northern Shoveler Portrait


Posted by Bill Whala on Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:16 pm

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Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata

Another duck from Belmar a few weeks ago. I just can't believe how many and how friendly these ducks are this year.

10D, 600/4, 1.4x, tripod
Eval @ -1, Av @ f8, SS 1/1250, ISO 200

Comments and critiques are always welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking. :)
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by AlexC on Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:19 pm
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Killer proboscis, Bill!!!
Good night Ms. Calabash where ever you are !!!! :wink:
I am in love with that Quacker, Indeed I am !!!! 8) 8) 8)
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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:35 pm
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Exquisitely detailed image, Bill. Tiny sharpening halo on the bill.
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by ajhand on Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:50 pm
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Wow!
What detail! You can even see the strainers in the bill.

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by Cliff Beittel on Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:51 pm
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Super closeup. I didn't notice the minor halo until I read Sandy's comment, but I sure did notice those comblike "teeth" in the bill. All dabblers have them, and they are most developed in shovelers. But this is the first photo I've ever seen in which I noticed them.
 

by Jim Neely on Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:01 pm
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This is a gorgeous image, Bill.

The detail is fantastic as is the composition, exposure and BG.

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by Steve Sage on Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:15 pm
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Incredible detail on this portrait Bill. I've never had great luck getting this close to these. The best portrait of one I've ever seen. Gorgeous BG too.
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by BrianS on Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:37 pm
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This is awesome Bill -- absolutely wonderful.
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by Jill on Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:50 pm
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Fabulous, Bill. Every detail is perfect!! I love it!!!
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by Fero on Mon Dec 15, 2003 10:54 pm
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Incredible photo, never seen them this close.
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by Alan Murphy on Mon Dec 15, 2003 11:03 pm
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Bill, this is so sweet. The detail is so real. I'd love to see a large file size of this one. Great shot.
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by Wayne Ellis on Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:49 am
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Excellent Bill, (no pun intended)
Comments and reposts welcome

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by Mike Wilson on Tue Dec 16, 2003 4:06 am
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Absolutely unbelievable portrait. The light falling on her is fantastic and the detail is off the chart. I am going to sit and study this for a while. :shock:
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Dec 16, 2003 4:12 am
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Superb! Wonderful! Gorgeous! Need I say more??

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Simply gorgeous....what wonderful light and detail!!!
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by Matthew Whitley on Tue Dec 16, 2003 8:35 am
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Spectacular Bill! The detail is fantastic! I'm jealous!
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:01 am
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Incredible portrait. The detail and sharpness are amazing.
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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:54 am
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Outstanding shot of a duck that can be extremely difficult to get this close to.
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by Bob Boner on Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:43 pm
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Very nice image! The detail in the bill is wonderful. I've never been able to get close enough to these birds to get anything like this. Thanks for sharing.
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