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Supreme Dabbler


Supreme Dabbler
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Copyright: Ivan Kruys (Argus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2615 W: 133 N: 7512] (23431)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D, Canon EF 300 f4L + Canon 1.4 converter
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/2000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-22 4:46
Viewed: 461
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
There are basically two kinds of duck: diving ducks and dabbling ducks.

This Northern Shoveller (Anas clypeata) is a species that is probably the most adapted to dabbling, the large broad bill being shaped to taking and filtering animal and plant life on or just under the surface of the water.

This male was taken from a hide at the Albufera Nature reserve at a distance of about 15 meters.

The Northern Shovellers is widespread around the Northern Hemisphere but it is nowhere common and occurs in small flocks or pairs. It is a summer visitor to N. Europe and spends the winter either in W. and S. Europe or Africa. It is resident in Mallorca.

The female is brown like a female mallard but the large broad bill distinguishes her from other female dabbling ducks.

After moderate cropping and size reduction the image was selectively sharpened.

ramthakur, maurydv, pekkavalo1, eqshannon, Silvio2006, Jamesp, saeedabbasi, darwin, jaycee, nglen, NinaM, boreocypriensis, SelenE, Juyona, zulfu, MMM, rousettus has marked this note useful
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Very handsome Dabbling Duck, Ivan.
The hide gave you a perfect view of the bird and the image is amazing in terms of clarity and colours.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Splendido ritratto di mestolone, ottimi POV e composizione con il becco con le gocce a filo dell'acqua, eccellente definizione dei dettagli, magnifici i colori e la luce. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Ivan,

Excellent capture of Shoveller male. Great composition, sharpness of details and natural colours. Lighting is very successful and I like reflections on the bill and the eye.

TFS

Pekka

I wonder why the US never switched to the metric system? Long time ago it was said we would. I am very poor at converting but it sounds close...and obviously close enough to get s sharp image. The head colours of this look like a mallard male, but the bill and feathers tell a different tale. Quite the unusual bill eh? Nice noted as to how it was taken..not to go and find me a converter to metrics online!
Bob

Hello Ivan,
Very beautiful photo of this Northern Shoveler. Great light and natural colours. Also in the water. Sharpness and details are excellent. Very good composition and POV.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-06-22 8:18]

Hi Ivan

A lovely shot with great detail and eye contact. I do not know why, but these are on of my favourite ducks.

James

Hi dear Ivan ,
This is very nice shot with great details.
Well exposed.
Light is excellent and colours is amazing.
Very well captured.
Kind regards
Saeed

Hi Ivan
Crystal clear image with lovely color tones in the plumage
Great eye contact and nice timing to get the water droplet
tfs jon

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1791 W: 8 N: 4653] (15039)
  • [2008-06-22 9:25]

Hi Ivan,

You teach me something new all the time. A beautiful male with wonderful colors and sharp details. I love the water droplets at the tip of his beak. He must be dabbling!

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1995 W: 5 N: 5588] (21102)
  • [2008-06-22 10:32]

Hi Ivan. One i have yet to see in the wild. As you say he has the right shape bill for the job. You have captured a good sharp immage with fine detail in the feathers. The eye stands out from the green feathers of the head. well done tFs. Interesting note too,
Nick..

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 0 N: 1397] (4619)
  • [2008-06-22 11:32]

This duck looks a little bit like a mallard because of its green feathers on the head. Great shot, beautiful light and very sharp. I like the little droplet of water and the beautiful colours in the plumage of the bird. Thank you Ivan, superb as usual,

Francine

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 989 W: 65 N: 2020] (8423)
  • [2008-06-22 12:03]

Hello Ivan,

Very nice picture of this duck. Very good composition. Excellent sharpness. Great light and colours. Excellent eye contact. I like very much the wavelets in the water.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Ivan, My dear Friend,

Splendid shot of this handsome Northern Shoveller. Superb composition with excellent DOF and swonderful reflections my friend! Colours also great!
Many thanks sharing this one and my best regards,

Bayram

Hello Ivan, this is as near top perfection as you can get, colours and details are just excellent. A well deserved and fine image. regards h

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2043 W: 6 N: 2025] (13279)
  • [2008-06-22 16:30]

Hola Ivan,
preciosa ave,
con hermosa iluminación...
colores y buen foco.
saludos

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 528 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-06-23 1:33]

Hello Ivan, perfect shot in all aspects. TFS. Regards...

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1033 W: 26 N: 3000] (10824)
  • [2008-06-23 3:41]

Hi Ivan,
a well composed shot with great clarity and natural colour. The eye of this Shoveller duck is very , well, eye catching!
tsf
Paul

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 929 W: 4 N: 2322] (10812)
  • [2008-06-23 3:41]

Hello Ivan, Very beautiful and handsome duck. The image is pretty sharp with superb view. Ganesh

Hi Ivan, wonderful duck, splendid sharpness and fantastic colors, great details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Ivan

A beautiful duck and well captured. Great composition, the POV is really good. Excellent sharpness and plumage details.

Chris

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 391 W: 0 N: 377] (2014)
  • [2008-06-23 6:20]

Hi İvan
this is exelletn image of duck
(tr:kaşıkgaga)
very good sharp and detail
very well done.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6928)
  • [2008-06-23 11:18]

Hi Ivan
Nice POV and very sharp image,Beautiful detail coming out of the green feather.Interesting note to.
TFS Michel

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2352 W: 61 N: 3814] (12240)
  • [2008-06-23 13:26]

Hi Ivan,
A very nice and close photo of this lovely duck. I liked your low POV, colors, focus, sharpness, exposure control and the composition. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1697 W: 242 N: 5609] (19923)
  • [2008-06-23 15:02]

Hello Ivan,
fantastic capture of a fantastic bird :-)
I've always been amazed at the male's stunning green head and that weird bill.
Razor-sharp and very detailed.
Perfectly exposed with great colours.
Excellent DOF.

Well done,
Joe

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-23 21:09]

Hello Ivan

Wonderful eye colour and contact.
The plumage detail is super.
excellent pov and dof.
The duck is very well illuminated.
TFS

Rob

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1331 W: 107 N: 4825] (21400)
  • [2008-06-24 7:57]

Hello Ivan, very good capture of this beautiful Duck, good exposure, great composition and sharpness, well done, thanks!

Mario

merhaba Ivan,
I couldnt pass without writing message. I see this great pose newly. superb colors, great POV and composition. eyes contact also great. Thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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