Critique Style Requested: Standard
The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)
Got a nice pose in early morning light.
Any comments appreciated.
470mm, 1/800sec @ f/7.1, ISO 2000
Excellent, David. It looks like you managed a pretty low angle and a very nice close shot. I always encounter these at a considerable distance. As you noted, the light is gorgeous and the head turn is very nice. Well done.
Ahhh – the perfect blow-dry!! (Now don’t get it wet!) But a seriously very nice image – I love the tucked-in pose and nice ripples. Perfectly color-matched water and BG. The little floating tail is an extra cute touch – well done!
Thanks Diane. I appreciate it. And I laughed outlaid at the blow-dry reference. 
Cheers,
David
Thanks Dennis, This was a happenstance encounter at Ridgefield. I was in my car, so lower than normal indeed.
Cheers,
David
Excellent image; one of the nicer shots of a female hoodie I’ve seen. Great detail and a pleasing environment.
Thank you, Allen.
Cheers,
David
Hi David, really nice look at this merganser. Love the view of the striated beak and full tufted head. Great eye too. well done.
Thanks Allen, I appreciate your comments.
Cheers,
David
