Motif? - American Wigeon and Reflection


Posted by Bill Whala on Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:16 am

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American Wigeon Anas americana

Not really a motif image, is it? :lol:

This was taken in November of 2002 at Prospect Park. This duck is either the most colorful hen or a first year male. I can't decide.

Nikon F100, 300/4 AF-S, TC14EII, tripod and ballhead.
Matrix metering, Aperture priority, Sensia 100, f8, SS not remembered.
Slight crop from left and top.

All comments and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking. :D
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by fredcor on Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:32 am
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:D :D Colours are tremendous. That blue water really compliments the bird's colours.
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by Jack Frank on Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:36 am
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Very nice capture
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by Jim Neely on Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:52 am
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Bill, this is really a winner.

The sky reflected in the still water and the great reflection really add to a sharp well composed image.

Did I say I like it?

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by AlexC on Wed Feb 04, 2004 12:46 pm
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A Sensia moment indeed!!!

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Killer bird and water, excellent colors, great exposure and detail!!
The composition and reflection is also very nice, a little CW rotation maybe is in order, I would have cropped a little tighter for a bigger bird!!
Just my taste!! Wonderful!!! 8)
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by Mike Wilson on Wed Feb 04, 2004 1:59 pm
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Great color and comp. She's really gliding peacefully across the frame. I like it.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Feb 04, 2004 2:08 pm
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Beautifully done, Bill, especially the mirror-like reflection. As for the ID - my opinion is that it's either the most colorful hen or a first year male :roll: .
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by matt kuchta on Wed Feb 04, 2004 2:32 pm
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by Marc Oliver on Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:29 pm
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Motif or not, this works for me. Great color! :D

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by Wayne Ellis on Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:55 pm
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Lovely colour Bill.
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Feb 04, 2004 7:16 pm
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Bill,

Very nice shot. The colors of the duck and the water are both wonderful.
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by Wayne Nicholas on Wed Feb 04, 2004 7:20 pm
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Bill, This is nice. That glassy water and the reflection are killer.
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by LHays on Wed Feb 04, 2004 8:54 pm
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Did EJ send you his water? Excellent colors and a perfect reflection. Great job!
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by Alan Murphy on Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:38 pm
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Beautiful crisp clean shot Bill.
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by christoforos on Thu Feb 05, 2004 3:23 am
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This is wonderful!
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Feb 05, 2004 8:12 am
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Nice one Bill! 8) :)
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by Harvey Edelman on Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:13 am
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Not really a motif image, is it?

Of course it is...I see two Ducks :?
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