Male Wood Duck

Hi Gaetan,  Handsome portrait!! and really sharp and I also like the background,

Male Wood Duck.

Dear Gaetan,

This is beautiful! I am always impressed with someone who can capture a wood duck image. They are so flighty, they hear me coming long before I get there and are then nothing but silhouettes in the sky! Not sure how you got this (with 200mm too), but it is a beauty. I especially love the background colors on the water...a nice compliment to the bird.

Great!

Tim

A very nice result again, Gaetan!

 

 

Timothy,

To take those photos of wood duck, it takes a lot of patience, strategy and staying more than 6 hours during the days (more than 15 days invested) in 4 small lakes near Quebec city. It is important to invest a lot of time, because those photos are not luck.

Thank you for your comment.

Lee and Ruud, thanks for your comments.

Timothy,

I forgot to add that it is a 100% crop image.

One of the best nature photos i have seen.
I like the water droplets on the head but it makes this photo to stand out is the amazing background.
Bravoo! ! !

beautiful colors and detail- for a 100% crop, the clarity is exceptional. Glad you have the patience!!

Very good catch! I think that 200mm F2.8 does wonder, love the background .. - TFS!

Thank you Michail for your nice comment. I had this background because of the coloration of the three very near the little lake. Also there was no wind so the reflection was perfect.

Gregory and Verena Sava

Thanks and yes it takes a lot of patience and a good timing.

Yes the Canon 200mm F2.8 is a great lens. Easy to use it can be used without a a tripood. Thanks for your comment.

that way you gave me the gift of been able to see this gorgeous image. The background is amazing! However what makes the image a 7 is the subject, closeup and clarity of your image. Congratulations. Warm regards my friend.

Excellent focus, colour and details.