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Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:32 pm**

Ducks are easy subjects and I guess that's why so many people take pics of them. I haven't seen a duck pic here for a while so I figure it's time to share a few :wink:

These were all taken with the Nikkor 28-70 f/2.8

And just to prove how easy the little buggers are...

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:39 pm**

Yep, they're definitely ducks! :wink:

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:50 pm**

mallards

yummeh yummeh in muh tummeh....

and u aussies dont even have a duck season n e more

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:12 pm**

Peter.

#1: Good detail but not enough separation from the background for me.

#2: Great angle and expression on the duck's face. The head and eyes look to be lacking some sharpness (to my tired old eyes)

#3: Excellent. Good detail and contrast. Great colours.

#4: Good photojournalism but lacks oomph (I'm not sure why).

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:12 pm**

Errr, yes. Thanks Peter.

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:49 pm**

ATJ wrote:#1: Good detail but not enough separation from the background for me.

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#4: Good photojournalism but lacks oomph (I'm not sure why).

Thanks

Agreed on both counts Re: #1. New version below. #4 lacks oomph cos I haven't applied and of my usual PP to it (it's before it's had Stubbsy oomph added :lol:

) which I guess just proves how my good PP skills compensate for my lousy photography skills :lol:

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:33 pm**

well yes ducks......

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:11 pm**

Pluck-a-duck, #3 is, well, yummy

Posted: **Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:59 am**

Peter,

I still prefer the first version of #1. The second version lacks contrast and that Stubbsy Oomph. :lol:

Posted: **Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:11 pm**

#3 with it's sly upward look at the photographer is excellent, love the colours in the feathers. Now Stubbsy, you reckon ducks are easy, but how about in flight??

Get your ultralight out and take real duck photos for us!

Posted: **Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:54 pm**

Oh man, i love the evo in the BG of that wide shot

Ace shots Peter

Posted: **Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:06 pm**

Hi Peter,

Good attempt at a few duck shots.

Personally, I never look down onto a wildlife subject (as in no. 2) and try to get as close to eye level as possible. Much better effect IMHO.

Pics one and three are my faves.

Cheers

Posted: **Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:47 pm**

Finch wrote:Personally, I never look down onto a wildlife subject (as in no. 2) and try to get as close to eye level as possible. Much better effect

Spot on advice Michael. All I need to do is remember to do it :wink:

Posted: **Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:27 am**

Pass the oranges please someone.... mmm... haven't had any brick shots lately either... maybe something for me to look for on Saturday. :roll:

Posted: **Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:08 am**

#2 for me .... I like the angle of it!

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Ducks are easy...

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