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Mr. Red


Mr. Red
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Copyright: Bob Airhart (bobair) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 384 W: 84 N: 1259] (4614)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Anatidae photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-12 22:11
Viewed: 475
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello one and all,today I have for your viewing pleasure "Mr.Red".Mr Red aka Redhead Duck was enjoying the morning as was I at the slough known as the "superman slough" here in High River.The first thing about this duck I noticed was his head colour a reddish or rusty brown and next what a great orange coloured eye ,an outstanding feature he has.I watched him for some time diving under the water bringing up some water plants he had found and the way he dives is so smooth and effortless looking and I found myself for a moment wishing I could be him.One thing I have noticed about male ducks and it is a subjective thing,is they are more interesting and attractive than the somewhat more dowdy looking females.By virtue of their looks,are male ducks more flashy to be a distraction for predators and thus more expendable as predators must surely notice them ahead of the females? Perhaps they look as they do to attract the females,so which is it? The only thing I know for sure is male ducks are the eye catchers and the females are lovely as well.A very fine spring morning was had by all.

Cropped and resized for TN using Paint.Net.

Bob
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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 42 N: 1198] (3860)
  • [2008-04-12 23:17]

Hi Bob,

Wonderful shot of this Redhead Duck, detail is stunning as is the reflection, very good POV, great eye contact as well, nice work mate :)

Cheers Rick

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
  • [2008-04-13 2:18]

Hi Bob , very nice duck you have here , I don't think I have seen one of these yet , the colors are very good , as well the details , I like the low pov and that great reflection of his head. I think you are right , the male bird is more 'flashy' to distract predators.

regards

Art

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2008-04-13 3:49]

Bonjour Bob,

Superbe canard et parfaite photo.
Merci.
Joseph

Great title for this very beautiful duck image Bob.
Excellent square format of the frame.
Technically flawless with superb sharpness and exposure.
The colors, color contrast, feather details, reflections and eye of the duck are most wonderful.
Perfect work. A real joy to look at. TFS!!!

Warm regards,

Harry

Hi Bob, fine shot of this Redhead. Beautiful sharp deatails, color, and reflection. Well done Tfs Richard

hello Bob

this is a wonderful shot of the Redhead Duck,
fine POV and framing, excellent DOF,
great density of the colours and contrast,
excellent sharpness and details and i love
that head reflexion on water, TFS

Asbed

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-04-18 21:04]

Hello Bob

A beautiful capture of this redhead.
The low pOV is wonderful,and the reflection cast upon the water is lovely.
Excellent colours and contrast.
I love the eye detail and catch light.
Great job.
TFS

Rob

Hi Bob,
I like "Mr.Red" ,his rusty brown head and his great orange eye, and his twinkling feather.
TFS,
Regards,
shaoqi

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2008-04-23 19:33]

Hello Bob,
Extremely beautiful capture with great quality.
The colors and details are exceptional. Great work Bob.
Rick

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