From a Footbridge

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• siggi (16174)
• [2008-10-01 8:04]

Hello Ivan,
Super shot of this Pochard. The lighting and color as well as focus details are superb. Fine work, Tfs Siggi

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• mariki (9467)
• [2008-10-01 8:08]

Hello Ivan,

Beautiful capture of this Red-crested Pochard. Excellent focus on the head and the beautiful eye of the duck. Excellent sharpness. Superb light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• maurydv (16448)
• [2008-10-01 8:33]

Ciao Ivan,
splendida cattura di Fistione turco, straordinaria definizione dei dettagli del capo, meravigliosi i colori e la luce con i riflessi sull'acqua. Interessante anche WS della femmina.
TFS.
Maurizio

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• matatur (4470)
• [2008-10-01 8:33]

Looks fine to me from the present POV Ivan, a splendid individual indeed against the greenish water in the BG and FG. The slight reflections gave the composition a dreamy air, TFS this fine image my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

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• trevorbayliss (0)
• [2008-10-01 9:41]

Hello Ivan
This is a fine capture of the Male Red Crested Pochard although I do take your point that a lower pov would have been more desirable as you have displayed so well in the workshop.
I actually prefer the picture of the Female as they are photographed a lot less but are still a fantastic looking bird despite their slightly drab colours.
There are literally Hundreds that overwinter in Welney (Norfolk Uk)..I have not seen them but I intend to go this year...Welney is James Parkers Local Patch (If he has one!!) and they had just left when I went out with for a day with James earlier this year.
All the Best
Paul

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• SunToucher (10169)
• [2008-10-01 9:59]

Hi Ivan,
I loke the expression on this wonderful duck alot. It looks like it smilled for you. As you mentioned, the high POV aint perfect, but you were lucky enough that it was still far away enough to still get a effect as if you were low. I love how the bill and eye standout from the rest. The catch light in the eye is great.
TFS,
Niek

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• nagraj (4870)
• [2008-10-01 10:00]

hi ivan,
very colorful and beautiful pochard (male), i don't see the viewpoint makes any big difference because of the distance between you and the subject, it may a difference if the distance is less, like in macro. this looks good too, as sometimes you avoid the horizon completely. tfs.
nagraj.v

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• PeterZ (17500)
• [2008-10-01 10:10]

Hello Ivan,
Excellent photo with a great sharp focus. Very beautiful light and colours, also in the water. Good composition. The WS of the female is evenso excellent.
Regards,
Peter

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• nglen (32124)
• [2008-10-01 11:41]

Hi Ivan. This is one little duck i do like . I think its the colour of the head with bright red eye. You have taken good detai land colours from above . with a nice POV. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• zulfu (866)
• [2008-10-01 11:46]

Hello Ivan, a beautiful image of this cute red-crested pochard with nice colours. TFS and G's,
Mehmet

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• demeve (5989)
• [2008-10-01 12:03]

Hello Ivan,
Beautiful Pochard, I had seem many of these here at the local
Zoo. They are very beautiful.. Great POV and excellent composition.. Well done

Everton

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• crs (3543)
• [2008-10-01 13:11]

Hello Ivan,

This is a very nice portret of the bird. The sharpness you have shown bird's head is impressive. Even fine feathers from the head can be seen. There is also a beautifull light in bird's eye adding more life to the image.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-10-01 13:56]

Hi Ivan,

The males have it, don't they? This male Red-crested Pochard is stunning with his read eye and beak and the beautiful plummage. Textures and details are superb. I like the view from the bridge - the ripply water with the reflections are lovely.

Jane

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• pekkavalo1 (6749)
• [2008-10-01 14:07]

Hi Ivan,
Excellent capture of male Red-crested Pochard. You have very good POV and composition, sharp perfectly exposed details, bright natural colours and nice catch light in te eye.
TFS
Pekka

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• Juyona (15559)
• [2008-10-01 14:14]

Hola amigo,
precious work and colorful bird ...
beautiful lighting and details,
perfect eye contact
saludos Ivan.

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• joey (24727)
• [2008-10-01 14:52]

Hi Ivan,
what a fine photograph of this male Red-Crested Pochard (and the female in the WS).
Wonderful vivid colours.
Razor-sharp with excellent detail.
Great lighting.

Well done,
Joe

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-10-01 20:54]

Hello Ivan,
The colour of this Pochard is so beautiful! especially the red eye and the red beck!
the image is sharp with good details as well
well done
cheers
Tony

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• Jamesp (16522)
• [2008-10-01 23:18]

Hi Ivan

Great shot of this Pochard - great pose and detail, plus excellent colours and lighting.

James

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• CeltickRanger (15088)
• [2008-10-02 2:29]

hello Ivan

excellent shots of both male and female Red-crested Pochards,
they are beautiful ducks, the sharpness and details are excellent,
but i (me) personally loving more the POV of the female,
the POV being more at the level of the subject than at the
one of the male, i would put the female'shot here
and the male's shot at the workshop, chaque personne à son goût,

TFS

Asbed

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• gannu (14691)
• [2008-10-02 4:16]

Hello Ivan, Well shot and a great clarity image. superb focus and good composition. Ganesh

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• boreocypriensis (33729)
• [2008-10-02 4:28]

Hi Ivan,
A lovely and excellent shot of this cute fellow with great details and useful notes on the species. Composition, POV and DOF are also perfect. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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• Gert-Paassen (13764)
• [2008-10-02 12:19]

hi Ivan,

what a suburp pic from this beautiful Pochard.
A little from above but good pov and dof.

Gert

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• Silvio2006 (41266)
• [2008-10-02 12:46]

Hi Ivan, lovely Pochard with beautiful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• eqshannon (27903)
• [2008-10-02 17:46]

Ya know Joey can do this trick too...or as well...:-) I say this with a smile...the elder, or elders that we are supposed to be...and yet Joey at 15..wow...but yours is lets say a bit older....it has an aged taste as in fine wine Ivan....Keep on and thanks so very much for your kind words.....I am still saddened...I really loved that camera...but then...all the rest said..it is over and done..
Bob

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• rousettus (12789)
• [2008-10-02 18:13]

merhaba dostum Ivan Bey,
sorry for my delay. congatulations indeed this perfect capture of very beautiful male of Netta rufina. Everything excellent, from sharp details and light to eyes contact and POV. I like this shot very much. and also your informative notes always great. Thanks for sharing this beauty. best regards my friend
Ahmet

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2008-10-02 19:25]

Hello Ivan,
Fantastically detailed image with beautiful colors, Ivan this is sharp as a pin, great work Sir.
Rick

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• goldyrs (9269)
• [2008-10-03 13:39]

What a beautiful bird, Ivan!WOW!!!
I never knew something like this existed outside the toystore!
Superb capture, with great detail!
Cheers!
Goldy

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• Wolfpower (974)
• [2008-10-04 21:14]

Hello Ivan

A beautiful shot of this Red-Crested Pochard.
The beak and plumage detail and colour are wonderful.
The focus is sharp.
Excellent eye detail and catch light.
Nicely done.
TFS

Wolf

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• jusninasirun (7662)
• [2008-10-04 23:30]

Hello Ivan. excellent framing of this pochard. You have done well with the focus and metering bringing out this excellent image. I like the sharpness especially details around the heat. Very good work as always and warmest regards. Jusni

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2008-10-06 7:05]

Excellent shot Ivan! What a greatbird, the sharpness is great and the light is fantastic! Well done, thanks!

Mario

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• radz (3404)
• [2008-10-09 3:28]

Cute one with good POV.
Colours come out well.

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• nasokoun (4137)
• [2009-03-11 8:06]

Hello Ivan
this is my beloved duck,
in Greece it is named ferentini,
very good photo
TFS
Nasos