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Ducks are easy...

Postby stubbsy on 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

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

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Postby macka on Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:39 pm

Yep, they're definitely ducks! :wink:
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Postby !~DeViNe~DaRkNeSs~! on Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:50 pm

mallards :D
yummeh yummeh in muh tummeh.... :D
and u aussies dont even have a duck season n e more :(
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Postby ATJ on 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).
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Postby Killakoala on Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:12 pm

Errr, yes. Thanks Peter. :)
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Postby stubbsy on 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).

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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:

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Postby big pix on Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:33 pm

well yes ducks......
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Postby sirhc55 on Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:11 pm

Pluck-a-duck, #3 is, well, yummy :)
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Postby ATJ on 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:
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Postby ozimax on 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?? :D Get your ultralight out and take real duck photos for us! :D
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Postby Kyle on Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:54 pm

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

Ace shots Peter :)
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Postby Finch on 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.

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Postby stubbsy on 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:
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Postby Mj on 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:
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Postby young_einstein on Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:08 am

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