Cute Duckling

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Cute Duckling

Postby greencardigan on Thu May 04, 2006 5:39 pm

A few duckling shots I took while holidaying at Merry Beach on the South Coast.

Taken with the good old 70-300G ( :lol: )

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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu May 04, 2006 5:48 pm

#1 is the clear winner here, the 2nd best duck shot I've seen here, only beaten by Firsty's Duck in a Cage from the Easter Show. I like the crop and the contrast between the fluffy duck and the green green grass.

#2 Is a bit to conveniental for me.. a duck and water.. (doesn't hold my interest).
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Postby Manta on Thu May 04, 2006 5:52 pm

That first one is a cracker - or is that quacker...
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Postby greencardigan on Thu May 04, 2006 5:53 pm

Update: #1 with a 'slight' edit.

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Postby Manta on Thu May 04, 2006 6:00 pm

I actually didn't mind the first version - would be great as a stock photo, leaving plenty of room for advertising blurb or text. Either one works but, for me, the duckling looking away from the space appeals because it breaks the rules.
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Postby PiroStitch on Thu May 04, 2006 6:04 pm

Great shot - prefer the first crop with the duckling looking away.
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Postby Finch on Thu May 04, 2006 6:29 pm

Your first shot of the duckling is a beauty. Yes, normally the 'rule' of bird photography is to leave room in the direction the bird is facing. In this case, however, it seems to work well.

I agree with Simon in that the room on the left would be good for advertisers etc.

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Postby greencardigan on Fri May 05, 2006 9:31 am

Thanks for the comments.

I was interested to see which of the two crops was the better. I like the first one too as it doesn't follow the 'rules'.
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Postby Oneputt on Fri May 05, 2006 9:34 am

Boy they would be nice with an orange sauce :wink: :D
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Postby johnd on Fri May 05, 2006 9:57 am

GC, I like both versions of the first one. The dof is just right.
Great shot.

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