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"Pochard"


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Copyright: Stephen Emerson (Signal-Womb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1027 W: 58 N: 2900] (11044)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 300 D, Canon EFS 18-55mm
Exposure: f/8, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-01-24 13:08
Viewed: 1277
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This large Pochard, one of the Diving Ducks, is native to Europe and Asia. They inhabit mostly freshwater, prefering pools and deep protected areas along moving water.

In the breeding male, the head is rusty orange, breast black, sides white, wings brownish and the distinctive bill is red. In eclipse plumage he looks like the female but his bill remains red. The female has a dark brown crown and nape with pale grey on lower face and front of neck. Otherwise, she is dull brown. Her bill is reddish-brown.

They are unusual among ducks in that the drake will dive and bring food to the female during breeding season. Typical clutch size is 6-14 greenish eggs. Incubation lasts 25-27 days. They do well in captivity and mix well with other small ducks.

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS2 Windows
Exposure Time: 1/80 sec
F-Stop: f/8.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 55/1 mm
Date Taken: 2005-09-12 14:36
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Hi Stephen
I love this picture.
Excellent composition Good color and definition. Excellent POV.
Thank you and Regards
Love the frame.
JC

A lovely portrait of a beautiful bird.

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1494 W: 0 N: 1175] (6494)
  • [2006-01-24 14:17]

Hi Stephen,
Excellent capture of colourful duck,
Good sharp detail and very nice colour,
Thanks for sharing!

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  • toots (52)
  • [2006-01-24 14:23]

Wonderful Capture!

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 23 N: 942] (5111)
  • [2006-01-24 14:33]

Hello Stephen, splendid shot, very brightly and colorful. Sharpness is perfect. Very well done, Didier.

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  • marcoc (36)
  • [2006-01-24 15:21]

Hi Stephen,
wonderfull shot. I have the same lens but I never had details like you got on this picture.
TFS
Marco

Hi Stephen,
a beauty wiht a very nice hairdo. Well compsoed, nice colours and good details.
Some parts are a bit bright, but thats a minor nit.
Well done.

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  • odin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 183 W: 1 N: 207] (1157)
  • [2006-01-24 17:15]

Beautyfull duck Stephen, everything look great in this picture. Well Done
Sébastien

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2006-01-25 1:40]

What a wonderful and interesting Pochard that you have very well captured ! Great sharpness, nice light but a little spot bright. I also appreciate the complementary note. Congratulations Stephen and thanks for sharing.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2006-01-25 3:05]

Sorry, I'm in rush now. Proper critique later!

Hi Stephen

Well done on a great job. Nicely composed. Good colour and POV. Crisp, clear and sharp. Thanks.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2006-01-25 6:43]

Nice and sharp picture, Stephen. The POV is a little too high for my liking, but the reflection is great. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Cool duck Steve. Well composed with excellent color, DOF, sharpness and detail..You've managed the dificult light very well also. Steady hands at 1/80th..Very Well done.
Thank you!

Very nice close up shot of this waterfowl, the details and colors are fabulous. Well done Stephan. :)

Man, she is cute! She look very proud too. Excellent colours, lighting and sharpness. Very nice composition and great POV. Well done Stephen. Thanks for sharing.

Interesting use of different light sources in this fine shot, Stephen.

It is a beautiful specimen, and you have managed an excellent POV here giving us the view from top and reflection in the water.

Well done, thank you!

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-01-26 12:55]

Hello Stephen!
Very nice capture.POV,colors,framing,lighting,
3D effect and composition are wonderful.
TFS...:-)

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