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p.1 #1 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Still trying at getting a lower angle on these guys .

First time I have ever found or seen the Northern Shovelers . They stayed fairly far out in the pond.

Saw the red tailed hawk again, still high up in the tree.

Side view of the Lesser Scaup for Charlie

Thank you for looking . Your suggestions are always requested and appreciated.

Birdie

Mr & Mrs. Northern Shoveler

Lesser Scaup

Juvenile Red Tail Hawk

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Jan 22, 2012 at 04:13 PM

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p.1 #2 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Low angle shots always give an extra punch Birdie.
It doesn't look like you're on your belly yet on these.

#1 for me.

Phoo

Jan 22, 2012 at 04:18 PM

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p.1 #3 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

So good to see someone listen and learn Birdie

Your efforts to improve show through in this set. The Mallard as common as they are, is a wonderful shot. The expression and drops of water add so much to the shot. Mr and Mrs S seem to be relaxing the day away. You captured another good expression on the Scaup. The RTH doesn't look far away too me.

Well done!

Tim

Jan 22, 2012 at 04:49 PM

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p.1 #4 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Low angle shots always give an extra punch Birdie.
It doesn't look like you're on your belly yet on these.
#1 for me.

Phoo

Thanks Phoo! Working my way down to laying in the mess

Birdie

Jan 22, 2012 at 04:49 PM

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p.1 #5 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Mallards can be hard to shoot, but you did a good job Birdie. The rest are nice too ~ Ron

Jan 22, 2012 at 05:51 PM

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p.1 #6 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

The low angles are paying off Birdie and good to see you putting the tips into practice.
Lovely shot of the Mallard with the water droplets adding to it a lot.
I like the combo of MR and Mrs Shoveler too>
Martin

Jan 22, 2012 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #7 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Wonderful set. Lower angle makes all the difference. I like the first shot a lot.
Harsha

Jan 22, 2012 at 06:33 PM

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p.1 #8 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Super shots Birdie. I like them all. Well done.
David

Jan 22, 2012 at 06:48 PM

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p.1 #9 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

I like the first one Birdie, a great exposure and nice presentation.

#2 This is a great shot of the couple. Perhaps you might level the horizon a bit in this one?

#3 and #4 look flat on contrast and short on dynamic range. Did you change something in your PP work or omit a step? For reference I will post if you don't mind then remove a re-edit for you to look at.......
#3 in Curves was boosted for the brights, a bit of saturation and vibrance added and a touch of contrast
#4 cropped differently, same in brights and contrast and a little 'dodge' to lighten the eye..

See what you think, will pull after your comment......just my polite push to make you even better

Karl

Jan 22, 2012 at 07:14 PM

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p.1 #10 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Roberta, you are doing so good, that even if I tried to nitpick you, there are no imperfections in these pictures that I could hang my hat on.

Actually, there is one issue.

the framing of the duck couple. They are resting with their heads turned back. While their bodies are turned east, their heads are pointed west. How on earth do we frame that ?

I think the answer may perhaps be found in the following consideration; the ducks are moving nowhere, and they are not looking in any particular direction either. Just floating, resting and keeping an eye open for possible threats. What I typically do in a case like that is move the bird around until its position finally feels right.

Jan 22, 2012 at 07:34 PM

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p.1 #11 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Nice set Birdie. I agree the leveling and crop Karl suggested and I would suggest a little more north and south on the pair of ducks.

Ted

Jan 22, 2012 at 07:39 PM

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p.1 #12 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Nice set of collections! Superb!

Jan 22, 2012 at 08:27 PM

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p.1 #13 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Good stuff, Birdie.
And thanks for the side view of the scaup- I now feel tingly all over (maybe I should close the window

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Charlie

Jan 22, 2012 at 08:56 PM

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p.1 #14 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

nicely done Roberta

Jan 22, 2012 at 09:01 PM

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p.1 #15 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

very nice images, #1 is outstanding

Jan 22, 2012 at 09:06 PM

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p.1 #16 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

You are doing so good with putting into practice what you are hearing and it is paying off big time! Well done
Larry

Jan 22, 2012 at 09:21 PM

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p.1 #17 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

So good to see someone listen and learn Birdie Your efforts to improve show through in this set. The Mallard as common as they are, is a wonderful shot. The expression and drops of water add so much to the shot. Mr and Mrs S seem to be relaxing the day away. You captured another good expression on the Scaup. The RTH doesn't look far away too me. Well done!

Tim

Thank you Tim! I appreciate you and all the others sharing your expertise. One of the things I really like about this forum, is the willingness to help educate .

Mallards can be hard to shoot, but you did a good job Birdie. The rest are nice too ~ Ron

Ron, thank you very much.

The low angles are paying off Birdie and good to see you putting the tips into practice.
Lovely shot of the Mallard with the water droplets adding to it a lot.
I like the combo of MR and Mrs Shoveler too>
Martin

Thank you Martin very much. Water drop shots are what really started me into photography. So, I have a thing for them and enjoy capturing them in anything I can.

Wonderful set. Lower angle makes all the difference. I like the first shot a lot.
Harsha

Harsha, thank you . I am seeing how the angles really make a difference.

Super shots Birdie. I like them all. Well done.
David

David, your comments are greatly appreciated.

Jan 22, 2012 at 09:23 PM

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p.1 #18 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

My goodness but you made my just okay shots look fantastic !! Thank you for taking the time not only to comment, but to show me the possibilities . Just the new crop of the hawk gives it an entirely different look. You don't have to take them down. I like them and need them for reference when I am working on redoing them. My curves skills are for all practical purposes are non existent, sigh ....

Thinking about getting a DVD called Mastering Curves, by Ben Willmore . Can anyone recommend this as it is kind of pricey.

Karl, thank you again
Oh, and please do keep pushing me !

Thanks again--

Birdie

Jan 22, 2012 at 09:39 PM

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p.1 #19 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Nice set Birdie.

Jan 22, 2012 at 11:40 PM

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p.1 #20 · Scaup, Shoveler, Mallard, RTH

Birdie, great to see your effort and reward. I too like the mallard.

Jan 23, 2012 at 01:01 AM

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