Mallard Pair

[Allen_Brooks]

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

I liked how they were posed facing each other.

Specific Feedback

Any thoughts appreciated.

Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 700 mm; 1/320 at f10; ISO 1600

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[Ed_Williams]

Excellent low POV Allen. Great light that looks so real, not pushed. I like that they are facing each other like having a nice domestic discussion. Nice work on this one.

[Dennis_Plank]

Excellent, Allen. Wonderful light and the face to face composition is unusual and really works well.

[SandyR-B (Sandy Richards-Brown)]

Allen - Super nice! Exquisite detail, and the face-to-face pose is exceptional. Nice BG and even a bit of a reflection. Can’t ask for more! A really fine image.

[Diane_Miller]

Wonderful!! I think a soft-edged quick mask brushed on the drake’s head and chest could give you a little punch – that area feels a bit low contrast.

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