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16-Jan-2021 Laura Milholland

Resting Mallard Reflected

Las Gallinas wildlife ponds, San Rafael, CA

Nikon D5600 ,AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
1/3200s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso640 full exif

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Jack Hoying23-Jan-2021 19:13
Looks like it was sitting on a mirror
fotabug23-Jan-2021 15:32
The light is just perfect on this beautiful mallard! Very nice!
Bea.22-Jan-2021 03:32
Perfect, it looks like a mirror reflection, lovely soft texture in the feathers..
Steve Thuman21-Jan-2021 22:40
Amazing detail
Ed Duverger21-Jan-2021 17:32
Looks as if preparing for sleep.
Ruth Voorhis21-Jan-2021 14:28
Lovely clarity for this unusual pose and reflection.
Laura Milholland21-Jan-2021 04:20
Thanks for the suggestion, Linda. And I agree. I've uploaded a second version, but it only has a touch more light at the eye. It was early morning light - quite contrasty, and to keep the highlights I kept the exposure on the dark side. There really isn't any more detail in the dark side of the face and eye. The distance would not have worked for fill flash, which I didn't have with me anyways. ;)
paplvr21-Jan-2021 03:41
Very nice! So peaceful. If it were me I'd try to highlight that eye a little bit, cause its the real draw