This shot turned out so muted in tones naturally, that it barely looks any different in b/w. I was shooting into shadow as I panned after this small flock, who spent most of the morning harassing the lone female in their midst.
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This is a remarkably good wildlife picture. The background has become an abstracted stave motif for the chord played by the ducks. It's a very musical photograph, and that's what's most remarkable about it - that it transcends the senses. Thank you.
I'm curious as to why you chose to go the B&W route? I think the green on the wings would have been great to see in this shot. I also think as a B&W the overall exposure is a little too dark, the white on the wings leaps out at you because it is blown out, but the actual ducks sorta blend.
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