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My Name Is Eclipse


My Name Is Eclipse
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Copyright: Mish PM (Finland_in_Eton) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 23 N: 225] (876)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-04 3:12
Viewed: 629
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
To tell the truth, I didn't know that male mallards have an eclipse phase to their plumage until now. I thought all the brown mallards I see were females and the males had permanently brilliant, iridescent, green/blue heads. Then I started editing this photo and noticed that the bill on this 'female' was yellow, not the usual orange/black. Thinking it might be something other than a mallard I pulled out my bird book and learned something new... Yes, male mallards have an eclipse phase in which they look very similar to the female but their bills stay yellow and their breast is redder than their lady friends. I can't believe it's taken me this long to notice... I feel a bit silly now.

I cropped this for better presentation, ran through unsharp mask to eliminate 'haze', tweaked the contrast slightly, did a light pass through 'digital noise removal', used the 'color fade' tool to lift the color a bit and then resized it for presentation here. What I like most about this photo is those 'electric' patterns in the water.
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To Debz: I'm glad I'm not the only one... lol...Finland_in_Eton 4 07-06 04:51
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Wonderful shot,Specialy the water see excellent

TFS

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 516 W: 0 N: 846] (3307)
  • [2007-07-04 3:55]
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Hi Mish, this is facinating. I have been seeing these and thought they were a different species. My bird books are obviously not as comprehensive as yours as I keep looking them up to no avail. Very interesting indeed and well done on the info. The shot has lovely light and the tones in the feathers are very good. Nice and sharp and nice pov, great reflection in the water.
tfs
debz
:) tomorrow

Hello Mish! Very good light. Good colors. Good composition. Best regards from Poland!

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-07-04 4:06]

Hi Mish,
a very sharp shot.
Excellant POV.
Well done,
Joe

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16520)
  • [2007-07-04 6:22]

Hi Mish

Great colours and detail in this shot. The POV is great too.

James

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-07-04 8:57]

Hello Mish,
Beautiful capture of this handsome boy:)I liked exposure,colors,eye contact and composition a lot.
TFS...:-)

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 0 N: 1965] (8837)
  • [2007-07-04 9:57]

Hello Mish
Nice composition ,very sharp image with great details.Color are also very nice ,I like the reflextion and colors of the water.
TFS Michel

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3260] (14687)
  • [2007-07-05 4:15]

Mish, lovely face and excellent BG. The shot is classic with water colors. TFS Ganesh

Outragious capture...Beautiful colors and fantastic detail...A reallt exceptional photo...TFS
Jim

Hello Mish,
I'm another silly one...:-)
Good work.
TFS
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