Steamin' In For Dinner

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• nglen (22528)
• [2008-01-27 9:55]

Hi Silke. Good to see you around. this female has seen a free lunch i think. good detail ain the feathers and eye. with natural looking colours. a nice clear refection. well done tFS.
Nick..

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• Argus (24857)
• [2008-01-27 9:55]

Hello Silke,
Superb composition of dividing line between the wake and calm water with the movement of this Mallard duck. Though we see her reflection in the calm part of the water, the speed of her eagerness to be fed is very obvious in this shot and that is what makes this image interesting.
Thanks for sharing it,
Ivan

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• cako (2465)
• [2008-01-27 10:20]

Hi Silke
This is very nice picture.
very good sharp and reflection
well done

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• pablominto (15576)
• [2008-01-27 10:57]

Hello Silke,
Wow! She's in a hurry!
And with an effort like that she really deserves a little bite, sign or no sign!
On the other hand, she floats high on the water and that may indicate f-a-t...
And I have noticed the Canadian squirrels, they look like footballs with ears so I guess the sign is justified!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• lousat (11326)
• [2008-01-27 13:53]

Hi Silke ,great capture and lovely water effect,thanks for share and welcome back,Luciano

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• eqshannon (21899)
• [2008-01-27 16:40]

I have been deluged by a once in a lifetime snow and ice and whatever storm. My power has been out and on all day..We have a foot and a half of snow in 15 hours. It is a mess...so this is a cc'ed message to folks whose pics I normally critique. I will try to return tomorrow for proper...if not then this will be a unique critique..like a wind signature eh?
Bob

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• loot (9407)
• [2008-01-28 8:58]
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Hi Silke

In contrast to the Titanic it seems like this "steamer" knows exactly where she's going to. No icebergs here to hinder the progress and she is coming in with speed.

I like the diagonal line and the wake patterns caused by the V-shaped wave behind the mallard and from the bulging wake in front of her it is quite clear that she is on a mission. She must have been disgusted with you once she realised there was no French loaves on the menu. From the reflection in the water surface it looks like it was a rather gloomy overcast day and that probably explain the slight dullness in the colours. I hope you don't mind, but I have prepared a quick workshop to show you what I mean. Anyway, it is a great shot with a lovely composition.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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• gracious (12682)
• [2008-01-28 10:03]

Hello silke,
How are you!
nice to see your posting with this wonderful mallard coming towards your camera!
excellent captured on the reflection and ripples
many thanks for sharing
tony

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• angybone (7328)
• [2008-01-28 17:45]

Very interesting show - love the angle and the entry of the subject into the scene. Unusual and cool! :)

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• Adanac (15132)
• [2008-01-28 18:09]

Hi Silke,
She sure does have a head of steam up, the imafe is nicely composed, with natural color and great focua. I love the reflection of her head. Thanks Silke.
Rick

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• marieproue (3662)
• [2008-01-28 19:09]

Hi Silke,
Amazing, quelle belle composition, et comme les couleurs sont magnifiques, et la vague de l'eau est superbe et se marie très avec le canard.
Bravo
Marie

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• PaulH (11487)
• [2008-01-29 8:51]

Hi Silke,
ana interesting composition here, a like the way the water is divided into one smooth half and the other disturbed..and of course, your main subject, perfectly placed.
Really like it, well done!
Paul

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-02-03 15:39]

Hello Silke

Exactly,very appropriately titled.
The composition is very neat here.The focus is sharp and the details are very good.
Excellent POV and DOF.
TFS

Rob

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• Royaldevon (3608)
• [2008-02-15 10:33]

Wow, Silke, your composition of this shot is excellent! The wake of the duck makes a superb diagonal!
Great pov which enabled you to capture the reflection of the head too!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• afshinazizi (8)
• [2008-06-23 14:07]

Nice shot

Well done and greatly captured.Clever rotate of camera.

I liked to see reacher colors and more contrast.

Regards

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• marhowie (35311)
• [2008-07-17 19:41]

Hi Silke,
Glad to see you're active again.
I like the comp and distinct wake, with the smooth water affording a very clear mirrored reflection of the birds head..
Great detail & natural color too :)
Well done!
Howard

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• ramthakur (26195)
• [2008-07-19 21:40]

Very impressive capture of the bird's fast movement towards you, Silke.
The two segments of water -- one still and the other disturbed -- create a lovely effect in this sharp and crisp image.
Thanks and regards.
Ram