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24 Comments | Report
toddkruse
 
toddkruse December 16, 2017
Stunning!
Alwolfe Platinum
 
Alwolfe January 16, 2018
This is perhaps the best duck photo I have ever seen. Great job!
AngelaGartlan
 
AngelaGartlan January 19, 2018
This is perhaps the best bird shot in your gallery....
I don't usually like bird shots but love this.
What lens are you using.?
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi February 01, 2018
This was my photo for winner just awesome. Love the water drops Mark
michellegallardocroley
 
michellegallardocroley February 01, 2018
Absolutely incredible shot! Just phenomenal!!
Neckbone
 
Neckbone February 01, 2018
Nice capture! She must be popular!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots February 01, 2018
Amazing capture. Congrats!
Eduardbetz Platinum
 
Eduardbetz February 01, 2018
Fantastic image ! It is so detailed as if you became a duck and flew with them to take this picture ! Congrats !
sandiedixonwatkins
 
sandiedixonwatkins February 01, 2018
Spectacular composition! Love the colors!
margaretgodfrey PRO
 
margaretgodfrey February 01, 2018
Fabulous capture. Congrats on winning People's Choice cover photo challenge
john_arsenault
 
john_arsenault February 01, 2018
great capture!
cyndimccoun
 
cyndimccoun February 01, 2018
All I could think of to say is "Wow"
tanyahope PRO+
 
tanyahope February 01, 2018
Congratulations on the win! What a superb capture!
drighlynne
 
drighlynne February 02, 2018
Congratulations, superb.
Eramanst Platinum
 
Eramanst February 02, 2018
Whow! with the mix of colours and the shine the perfect shot
snapshott PRO
 
snapshott February 02, 2018
i love how crisp and clear this photo is, beautiful
MylesNewberryPhotography Platinum
 
MylesNewberryPhotography February 04, 2018
Thanks every one, This is a special shot for me because my 10 year old and I were out shooting this day. he has really taken an interest in going out shooting with Dad.
rnjoel
 
rnjoel June 30, 2018
I echo the “best duck photo” comments. This one is excellent
digger12
 
digger12 August 15, 2018
This photo is beautiful
BiggShots Ultimate
 
BiggShots July 07, 2019
This is such an amazing shot!! I am in awe!!
mirelacristea Ultimate
 
mirelacristea September 21, 2019
Unbelievable capture, your shot is amazing omg 🙌
vsoare2001
 
vsoare2001 December 01, 2019
So beautiful!
paultownley_9706
 
paultownley_9706 April 11, 2022
Absolutely beautiful composition,very creative,congratulations.
gman176
 
gman176 April 27, 2022
Wonderful capture! Excellent composition, colors and detail.
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Behind The Lens

Location

This Image was shot at the Thomson Causway Recreation Area near Thomson Illinois. This area is part of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

Time

Late Morning, It had been a gray cloudy day.

Lighting

It was natural light but cloudy and the sun was behind me.

Equipment

Nikon D7200 with a Tamron 150-600mm lens

Inspiration

I work this area on a regular basis! Opportunity for wild life shots is all about being out and shooting. The area runs along the Mississippi and is full of wildlife.

Editing

The image is part of a larger shot. It was kind of funny all the ducks took off and I guess when a duck takes off in a hurry they all try to lighten the load. The few frames before I have all the ducks relieving them selves. I saw the 4 ducks all lined up so nice I cropped around them. The image was shot in raw format so there is always a process I do for working with raw images.

In my camera bag

I carry a Nikon D500, and 2 D7200 all with battery grips. Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD, Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD, Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 DI USD, Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X M100 AF Pro D, Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens, Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF NIKKOR. I aslo care 8 100X150 ND filters for Landscapes.

Feedback

Get out and shoot! The only way your going to get great wild life shots is to go after them. I work the same area that I have seen animals some days I see a lot some days I don't see anything. The key is to put your self into situation to get the shot. Its also has been kind of a cause of mine lately. I teach a course and I am absolutely shocked by how many people don't know the basics of photography. They labor under the misconception that cameras and better cameras make the photographer. Its knowing what your shutter speed and aperture do and what a knowledge of how they work will do wonders for your photography. Photography is an art form, and a knowledge of composition and how people look at photography is a must. We live in a world saturated in photo's. What we need to come up with is a way to get people to stop and take a longer look.

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