# Where's My Pitchfork? **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [March 13, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606 "2021-03-13T16:53:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [March 13, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/1 "2021-03-13T16:53:22Z")
![-20210312-_7R45628-McLane Creek-Edit](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/e/4/e4ca0ad0d12dba2a2ec414c41253f7cddc27addb.jpeg) ### Description: With apologies to Grant Wood. The head-on poses of this one just reminded me of that well known painting. The same couple as David’s post a minute or two later. ### Specific Feedback Requested: Anything. ### Pertinent technical details or techniques: Is this a composite? No A7Riv, FE200-600 + 1.4TC @ 823 mm, tripod with ballhead and Sidekick mount, f/10, 1/2000, iso 1250, manual exposure. Processed in LR & PS CC. Cropped to 3482x3023. I cloned out a couple of lily pads in the background that had very dark sections which drew the eye. I also painted over the lighter sections of the two lily pads and their reflections with green sampled from the adjacent portions of the leaves. Taken yesterday at 10:14 am at a local pond. ###### If you would like your image to be eligible for a feature on the NPN Instagram (@NaturePhotoNet), add the tag ‘ig’ and leave your Instagram username below. ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/2 "2021-03-13T17:16:52Z")
A quirky view of this lovely pair. He looks vigilant! I think the work you’ve done to keep our focus on their funny faces worked. The detail in them and the breast feathers is terrific. Our woodies aren’t back yet, but I saw some hoodies yesterday. Soon they’ll be whizzing around the backyard fighting for the hollow tree. > [@Dennis\_Plank](#): > > Sidekick mount So…how do you like this item? I’ve seen one IRL, but never used one. They’re pricy - a big chunk of a gimbal price. Worth it? Do you also use a gimbal head? Spill it! lol. PM me if you don’t want to clutter your thread. Thanks in advance. ---
**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:** [March 13, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/3 "2021-03-13T17:22:31Z")
A good head on view, still showing the great colors of the wood duck. Excellent detail and a nice setting. ---
**Author:** ![Terri\_Barnett](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/terri_barnett/32/2299_2.png) [@Terri\_Barnett](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Terri_Barnett)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/4 "2021-03-13T17:46:16Z")
I love this with the title. Well done! ---
**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:** [March 13, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/5 "2021-03-13T19:10:36Z")
It looks like a very nice family portrait. Good job on the color, detail, and lighting. The exposure is perfect. And you put your watermark in a perfect location. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/6 "2021-03-13T19:57:16Z")
Wonderful portrait of these two, Dennis. Must admit, when I look at them the painting by Grant Wood called American Gothic keeps coming to mind. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/7 "2021-03-13T21:26:44Z")
Hi Dennis Like Linda, I to came to the same title even before I looked to see your title. Great minds think alike? The color, framing and detail are great. Peter ---
**Author:** ![terryb](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/terryb/32/39625_2.png) [@terryb](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/terryb)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/8 "2021-03-13T21:59:42Z")
Terrific capture, Dennis. I can’t stop looking at their faces. Excellent detail and color. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Leroy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@David\_Leroy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Leroy)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2021, 1:36am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wheres-my-pitchfork/20606/9 "2021-03-14T01:36:28Z")
Nicely done Dennis. A very good look at the pair. Certainly a different level of intimacy as compared to David’s. Also a slightly different bg. Fun to see the two versions.