# Greenhead Preening

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/greenhead-preening/5511>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [April 11, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/greenhead-preening/5511 "2019-04-11T01:24:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Lyle\_Gruby](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/96bed5/32.png) [@Lyle\_Gruby](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Lyle_Gruby)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/greenhead-preening/5511/1 "2019-04-11T01:24:02Z")

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Shot this locally a few years ago.

 ![LWG_2340](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/2X/3/34979b0b901c3cee189234e9ffb79f893e0d508d.jpeg)  
Techs:  
D3s  
700mm  
ISO 1250  
1/2000  
f/5.6

In post, I straightened, cropped, sharpened the bird, and reduced noise on the BG. I also used a Darks 3 mask to dodge the darkest parts of the bird. All feedback welcome.

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**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:** [April 11, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/greenhead-preening/5511/2 "2019-04-11T02:07:23Z")

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I have a fondness for peekaboo shots, Lyle, and this is a fine one with some wonderful light.

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**Author:** ![Hans\_Overduin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/hans_overduin/32/406_2.png) [@Hans\_Overduin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Hans_Overduin)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 4:57am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/greenhead-preening/5511/3 "2019-04-11T04:57:06Z")

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It brings a smile to my face. Well seen and shot ! Cheers, Hans

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**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/greenhead-preening/5511/4 "2019-04-11T23:48:43Z")

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An unusual pose however the large view is outstanding with very nice warm plumage colors along with the water. The concentric rings of water ripples tie the whole image together. Exquisite light!

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**Author:** ![Adhika\_Lie](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/adhika_lie/32/15928_2.png) [@Adhika\_Lie](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Adhika_Lie)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/greenhead-preening/5511/5 "2019-04-12T15:17:13Z")

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Lyle, you have made a simple mallard stunning!