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Challenge: Free Study 2012-05 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
Location: Mud Lake (Ottawa)
Date: May 9, 2012
Aperture: 5.0
ISO: 500
Shutter: 1/1000
Date Uploaded: May 31, 2012

 I think the Wood Duck is my new favourite duck. Challenging, as they have lots of contrast. So lighting and exposure is critical. Plus they seem to be nervous of people. So setting up on a frequently walked trail, was no benefit to me. Although, this day was very quiet for walkers. So as long as my movement was minimal, Wonder Bread would lure them in. Camera was on a tripod and gimbal head.


Like most ducks, they will dry their wings after being wet. So I had a good warning, for a great shot. Intermediate shutter speed, led to some nice blur and sharpness combo. Water spray was a great bonus!

Image was cropped and very little pp applied. I did remove a few distracting water drops and a small blurry blob. Say that five times fast!Intermediate
Framed, this image looks fantastic! Just ask my mom! Nothing beats a nice photo for mothers day. Oh and a hug and kiss!


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Votes: 127
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06/07/2012 06:38:24 PM
One of the more interesting duck photos I've seen. Well done. How long did you have to sit there with the camera ready before you caught this?
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 06/07/2012 03:21:39 PM
Beautiful shot.
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 06/07/2012 02:20:02 PM
Fabulous! Not fond of the crop... I don't think the right adds anything... the left is so sharp and amazing!

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 06/06/2012 05:01:21 PM
nice crop, great action shot, great details on the duck
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 06/04/2012 10:34:39 AM
The conductor!
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 06/03/2012 07:19:17 AM
Looks like a conductor of an orchestra. Very nice.
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 06/03/2012 06:49:51 AM
I like the crop here,works well I think.
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 06/02/2012 05:26:17 PM
Great
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