# Wood Duck

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wood-duck/41835>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [June 21, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wood-duck/41835 "2024-06-21T14:44:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**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:** [June 21, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wood-duck/41835/1 "2024-06-21T14:44:37Z")

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![Wood Duck-NPN.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/b/3b9c75385722604ab2d53194be632f627cd21742.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

Never tire of seeing Wood Ducks. The foliage is an invasive species from South America-not sure how it found its way to Oregon.

### Specific Feedback

Any thoughts appreciated

### Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 700 mm; 1/2000 at f10; ISO 4000

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**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:** [June 21, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wood-duck/41835/2 "2024-06-21T15:23:52Z")

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Very good, Allen. I didn’t think the males were still in breeding plumage at this point. It really contrasts well with that bright green foliage.

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**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:** [June 21, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wood-duck/41835/3 "2024-06-21T17:09:11Z")

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Sorry about the invasive species, but it does make for an excellent frame for our boy here. I wonder if the tone could shift a tiny bit toward the magenta…the green aspect is pretty overpowering. The bird is really gorgeous and so regal in his bearing and helmet. Good detail and colors - seems like he’s having a staring contest with someone!