I love the red reflections in the water, David. It’s probably just me, but I could see taking a bit off both the top and bottom for a slightly slimmer composition. It just feels like there’s more space in that direction than the horizontal composition of the subjects warrants.
Great light on top, David, so I wouldn’t want any off the top, though could see a slight crop from below, but I like this as presented as well. There’s a sense of serenity in the image and a feeling of being out there on a cool, sunny morning.
@Dennis_Plank and @Allen_Brooks thanks for the comments and suggestions. It’s sometimes hard to determine the vertical crop for birds on the water. I did crop some, mostly from the bottom, but a tad from the top too. Posted a rework above.
A lovely catch! I love the red reflection and think the RP is excellent. I don’t know your software but I wonder about bringing up the darkest shadows just a bit?
David- exceptional soft light that makes the ducks just glow. Perfect poses and reflections. Mallards may be common, but they are still a beautiful duck
Very nice catch! Not a nit from me-
Yes, better! Recovering darks is difficult enough but it’s frustrating when things don’t look the same here as the original JPEG. I should start paying attention to mine.
