Mallards

Posted by Campbell on Thu Sep 29, 2005 10:21 pm

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Mallards. Santee Lakes #5. 9-29-05
I didn't have my flash with me for this one, it would have really helped. But I still like this for all the colors and position of the ducks.

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300 f2.8 w/1.4TC @ f8
1/250ss, Exp comp -1.0
ISO 200
My own home-made ground pod w/Acratech & SideKick.

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by E.J. Peiker on Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:06 pm

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A little too contrasty and the telltale overuse of the shadow/highlight tool halos around the birds.

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by Wayne Nicholas on Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:31 pm

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E.J. said it. I do like the BG colors on this.

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by john on Fri Sep 30, 2005 12:59 am

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Beautiful colors....agree on the contrast.

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by Ofer Levy on Fri Sep 30, 2005 4:03 am

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Nice to see both birds in focus!

Nits covered.

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by mrhughj on Fri Sep 30, 2005 6:52 am

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The colors are incredible, Jason!!!!

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by Mike Wilson on Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:42 am

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Sweet shot Jason. The birds being in the shadows against this bright bg is a tough call. The birds are a bit blueish, especially the male. No flash with you Jason, not gettin' lazy are we?!

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by Campbell on Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:41 am

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Mike Wilson wrote:Sweet shot Jason. The birds being in the shadows against this bright bg is a tough call. The birds are a bit blueish, especially the male. No flash with you Jason, not gettin' lazy are we?!

I knew I should have carried the flash with me. I was a little concerned with my ground pond, this being my first time using it, I didn't want to risk all my gear on the 1st use. It worked great so no more excuses. :roll:

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by Larry Kaufman on Sat Oct 01, 2005 10:50 am