Wood Duck Pair

Critique Style Requested: Standard

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

Description

The green stuff is, I think, called Parrot Grass, an invasive species from South America that is slowly choking the lagoon these ducks are swimming in.

Specific Feedback

Any thoughts appreciated.

Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 at 500 mm; 1/640 at f7.1; ISO 640

Really nice pair of wood ducks, Allen. I really like the background and the fact that it’s not completely out of focus. You’ve cropped it real well I enjoyable image.

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Beautiful birds and nicely posed. I find the background mildly distracting. Perhaps burn it down a tad? I really like the reflections of the bird’s heads. Nice image, Allen.
-P

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Really nice image Allen. I like the critical focus on the male because, you know, he’s a very pretty bird. I find the background to be an interesting element that adds to the image. Nicely composed.

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Nice framing of this image, Allen, and excellent depth of field to get both so nicely sharp.

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