Duckshop Pintail

Posted by Alan Melle on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:04 pm

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E.J. put on a great Duckshop and we chances at 14 species of ducks plus other assorted birds. The ducks at this pond were constantly moving in and out of the shadows and were quite challenging. There is detail in the white feathers on the slide but my scanning skills have not been able to bring them out in the scan.

F5, 600mm f/4, Gitzo, Wimberly, Flash @ -1 2/3, Provia 100F @ 200

All comments greatly appreciated. Thanks

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:11 pm

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This looks great. A little curves adjustment to make the head a hair lighter might make it even better. Composition here is outstanding and the water is the patented green

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by fredcor on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:16 pm

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Very, very beautiful image. The water is fantastic. The bird is excellent.

These are very shy here in Ontario, though we had one that joined a group of Mallards for a couple of days. When I went to locate it the next day, it was GONE

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by Jim Neely on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:52 pm

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Really looks nice, Alan. The water is a wonderful addition to a good looking duck.

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by Heather Forcier on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:58 pm

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A beautiful picture of a beautiful bird! Nicely done!

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by BrianS on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:10 pm

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Gorgeous shot -- nice one.

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by Alan Murphy on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:23 pm

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Love everything Alan.

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by Jill on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:26 pm

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He's a mighty handsome fellow, Alan !!! Perhaps someone else can help in bringing forth the details in the white. I sure like the shot!!!

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by George DeCamp on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:32 pm

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I just love these duck shop images, killer colors and comp...comgrats!!!

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by Larsen on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:59 pm

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Real nice. You positioned yourself perfectly to get the pretty green BG reflection.

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by Bill Whala on Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:27 pm

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A pleasing composition is difficult to achieve with these ducks. You did very well with this one.

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by Jim Urbach on Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:08 pm

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Alan,

Very nice. The duckshop is so wonderfully productive.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Jan 07, 2004 4:05 am

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Sweet shot and perfect composition Alan. Nice one!

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by LHays on Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:33 am

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This is a wonderful pintail. Duckshop amazing....hope to see a lot more images.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:50 am

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Alan,

Very nice shot. I like the pose and the green water. Well executed for the changing light conditions.

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by Rob Palmer on Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:00 pm

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A definite keeper. Very peaceful look on the duck.

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by joseph motto on Wed Jan 07, 2004 3:07 pm

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Alan,
Excellent start to what I suspect will be a series of Duckshop images. You are obviously more organized than I. Enjoyed shooting with you; let's see some more.

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by Neil Solomon on Wed Jan 07, 2004 3:34 pm

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Alan,

Very nice. It will now only take another 12 weeks to show the rest of the species that we photographed

Like, Joe I'm not quite ready to post, so you'll have a nice head start. It was good shooting with you.

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by Karen S on Wed Jan 07, 2004 6:36 pm

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Beautiful shot Alan...gorgeous water.

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by AlexC on Wed Jan 07, 2004 8:00 pm

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Lovely bird and a great pose/capture, a little levels could make it even better!!, Still very nice!! Congrats!!!

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