At a local University duck pond. Taken early in the morning.
Nikon D50
2006/08/06 07:09:21.9
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 70-300mm F/4-5.6 D
Focal Length: 300mm
Exposure Mode: Shutter Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/800 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
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I did not vote on this challenge so this is the first time I've looked at your entry. I'm impressed with the your timing on this shot and how well you stopped the action. I also like the off center composition. I would have given this a 6, as there are a couple of areas that come up a little short. First, with the way the lighting fall on the duck's face, I really would have liked to have seen the duck's eye in better focus. Although the wings are where the stopped action is, the lighting naturally draws the viewer's attention to the face. Second, I agree with skiprow that the picture looks a bit over sharpened. Three is a large halo effect along the back of the duck. This is often the result of over sharpening.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions regarding this critique.
Clever title to a well shot image. Several duck/water shots in here. You've captured this one with some nice lighting, no motion blur, and the image is well focused. Job well done. Good luck in the challenge.
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