<< Previous Next >>

The Kidz


The Kidz
Photo Information
Copyright: Lesley Mattuchio (Lesley) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 13 N: 913] (2988)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-05-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS10D, Canon EF100-400 IS
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Aquatic Birds - Aves Acuáticas [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-09-30 8:43
Viewed: 1287
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this sibling portrait back in May of this year with my EOS 10D. These darling Mallard Ducklings couldn't have been more than a few days old when I came upon them . They were huddled together near the edge of a pond with no parent in sight. As you can see they were waiting and very watchful in a direction I decided the parents must have left in. I stayed with this ducklings for about 10 minutes until the parents got back because I was afraid that a predator would have easy pickings with these babies. Sure enough about 10 minutes later both parents came flying in from who knows where and the ducklings were so excited to see Mom and Dad. Perhaps Mom and Dad needed a little alone time away from their brood, but I was amazed at how they were left all alone.

RAP, marhowie, gerhardt, TAZ, deud, Crypton, Esox, PDP, mogens-j, Robbrown, Signal-Womb, kikvel, Luc, coasties, livios has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To extramundi: PP?Lesley 3 10-04 16:47
To marhowie: FocusLesley 1 09-30 15:32
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

  • Great 
  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-09-30 8:48]

Adorable escena familiar Leslie.
Composicion impecable con gran perspectiva y colorido.
El foco es adecuado y el encuadre un poco ajustado por debajo.
Interesante tu relato tambien.

Adorable familiar scene Leslie.
Impeccable composition with great colorful and perspective.
The focus is adapted and the frame a little fit underneath.
Interesting your story also.

The cuteness factor on this post is in the red... The composition is fantastic. Those beaks all pointing in the direction so striking. I like the DOF being sharp on the smallest one and the rest a bit OOF. Superb post Lesley, Thanx.

Lesley, Like this one for the ducklings expectant posture with all heads in sync. To critique at all would be to say that your DOF is a bit short. Did you center focus on the 1st duckling or split the difference between the grouping? Were you in macro mode? It's a great moment captured, Good note, Good job!

  • Great 
  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2004-09-30 11:13]

Jolie capture photographique de ces 5 petits canards bien mignons. Dommage que la PdC soit un peu courte.
Nice !

  • Great 
  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 498 W: 2 N: 464] (2157)
  • [2004-09-30 11:54]

Very cute! And a good story!

ils sont adorables :)
tres jolie histoire, c'est vrai qu'ils sont vraiment attentif !
profondeur des champ trop legerement trop petite.
good job ;)

  • Great 
  • Esox Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 287 W: 27 N: 352] (948)
  • [2004-09-30 14:16]

What a cute picture!
Very good composition and sharpness.
TFS.

  • Great 
  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2951 W: 366 N: 3779] (11763)
  • [2004-09-30 14:17]

Lots of cute factor here Lesley. I think they look a little like a school class, all looking ahead and slightly nervous. Excellent job you've done here.

Very beautiful familiar post-card. Besides your good photos I think you make a very intense and personal PP to your photos, which I like, it would be nice to see some info about it.

They are just so cute Lesley and posing very nicely. Is the mom coming to help since they are all looking in the very same direction. Wonderful capture - gives me a good, warm feeling.

Well they win cute vote from me. the texture of the soft down and the new shine of the beak is very well seen

This is simple superb. Great composition, excellent detail, colour and a great note. Way to go..

Lesley:

nice capture and great notes!!!
I like how you focused at the one at the center.

K.

Very nice Lesley.
Very nice picture, good colours , great composition and
good sharpness with good detals.
Great note.
Well done.

Wonder, wonder, wonderful softness !!

What a gorgeous wee bunch we have here! Your photos are an absolute joy to look at Lesley! Thank you very much for sharing them.

  • Great 
  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2004-12-14 21:40]

Lesley, I have the feeling you are a very sensitive person. Besides, you write well. Another excellent note of yours. It looks like a genuine literary chronicle.

The picture is touching. Indeed, all of them are looking at the same direction, as you explained in your note.

Once more, congratulations.

Lívio

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF