# Ducks in the Grass **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [August 18, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ducks-in-the-grass/47814 "2025-08-18T18:34:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ducks-in-the-grass/47814/1 "2025-08-18T18:34:03Z")
![Northern Pintail-NPN.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/5/851e36959b30dbb08afc15cc6d02eec4edf3b337.jpeg) Northern Pintail ![Northern Shoveler-NPN.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/3/138d284f26e2dcf894911623cd70aa22d74f7d7e.jpeg) Northern Shoveler ![Northern Shoveler-NPN2.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/2/c28e43b5a6225c7665f108bb35a80b7b7cf84919.jpeg) Northern Shoveler ![Gadwall-NPN.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/8/187cebb863b1e46d00b2101bebbe772c0f00c0c6.jpeg) Gadwall ![Canvasback-female-NPN](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/7/97811f195774677e98bc939b18a7dd3120af8a78.jpeg) Canvasback-female ![Canvasback-male-NPN](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/b/8bd276fcdea49457fc038252f6cff3733ae993cf.jpeg) Canvasback-male ![Cinnamon Teal-NPN](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/5/f571d13bf8ac0e7226e26b766d5241488113f47b.jpeg) Cinnamon Teal > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description More images from my Malheur NWR trip last May. I feel the grass gives a better sense of the environment they were in rather than if they were in open water. Been away from NPN for a while. Had the family here most of the summer and my 4 year old grandson believes I exist to be his playmate. A belief I fully endorse, but it does put one’s other activities on hold for a while. ### Specific Feedback Any thoughts appreciated. ### Technical Details Canon R5 * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ducks-in-the-grass/47814/2 "2025-08-18T20:13:19Z")
Sounds like a fun summer, Allen. You really had a productive trip to Malheur. I need to get our reservations set up for next year and hope for good water levels. The two shovelers look like they were taken in pretty harsh light, but I really like all the others. You did a good job putting the pintail first as for me it’s the star of the show, with the female canvasback my second favorite. I do like the sense of habitat you convey in these images. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Bostock](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_bostock/32/34921_2.png) [@David\_Bostock](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Bostock)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ducks-in-the-grass/47814/3 "2025-08-18T20:34:52Z")
Allen, welcome back. These are fantastic and different from what we normally see. I think they work very well. My favorite is the first one, that Pintail is special. ---
**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ducks-in-the-grass/47814/4 "2025-08-19T10:07:40Z")
These are all beautiful images of beautiful birds. I especially like the very handsome first image. Showing small bits of their habitat with grasses and reeds really add a lot to the images. Our grandies (8 and 13) have come to live with us. They help to keep us active! Enjoy them while you can. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ducks-in-the-grass/47814/5 "2025-08-20T12:43:42Z")
Beautiful duck images Allen and so interesting to see them in habitat. Adds a good bit of interest. Great to get close sharp shots of these. Nice work.