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A male Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) taken at WWT Arundel the other day. He appeared in a feeder area, away from the water. This image is virtually full frame - just cropped a tad from the RHS. V2 is digitally manipulated with the background blurred using a gaussian blur.
Many thanks for your C&Cs on my last upload - very much appreciated as always Smile

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 7D
Lens:EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Focal Length:700mm 6.8m from subject tripod
Lens Max Aperture:f/5.7
Aperture:f/8.0
Shutter Speed:1/100sec
Exposure Comp:-2/3
ISO:400
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Spot
Flash:Off, Did not fire
Title:Mandarin Duck Portrait
Username:teocali teocali
Uploaded:19 Apr 2011 - 7:39 PM
Tags:Aix-galericulata, Captive birds, Close -up, Duck, Male, Mandarin, Portrait, Waterbird, Waterfowl, Wildlife / nature
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Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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Daisymaye vcard Canada7 Constructive Critique Points
19 Apr 2011 - 7:56 PM
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Excellent close-up portraits. Such beautiful ducks and you've captured them superbly............Sandy

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helenlinda
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19 Apr 2011 - 8:14 PM
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Keep the background- not the slightest bit distracting and the colours blend well with the colours of the duck
Excellent colours, texture and detail
Helen

Shroomer
19 Apr 2011 - 8:45 PM
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Just love V2 Sylvia, superb work on the bg. The detail and composition on the Drake is first class and a fantastic eye
Richard

vandalp
19 Apr 2011 - 8:47 PM
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Great close up Sylvia, they are such a beautiful coloured bird.
Vanda

andylea
andylea (e2 Member)
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36 forum postsandylea vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
19 Apr 2011 - 8:48 PM
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fantastic detail sylvia wonderful colours v1 for me today a cracker nice one Wink
andy

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
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Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
19 Apr 2011 - 10:52 PM
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These are stunning birds Sylvia with the most extravagent plumage imaginable. Superb close up shot. I think I prefer ( just ) V1.
Ron
Ron

LynneJoyce
LynneJoyce (e2 Member)
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20 Apr 2011 - 1:52 AM
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V2 for me but both are lovely.

CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
20 Apr 2011 - 6:03 AM
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Two excellent images, Sylvia, wonderful colours and detail, my vote goes to V.2. Carol

pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
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20 Apr 2011 - 7:21 AM
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V1 is the better of the 2 IMO for the b/g

Ray42
Ray42 (e2 Member)
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Ray42 vcard England3 Constructive Critique Points
20 Apr 2011 - 7:28 AM
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Two excellent shots Sylvia - v2 does it for me - the bird stands out better around the top of the head particularly

AshTree
20 Apr 2011 - 9:22 AM
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The natural blurred background of V1 is far the better I believe - the colours are so perfect and seem to bring out the colours of the duck even more! V2 looks static and unnatural to me. Beautiful detailed capture.
Theresa

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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Lillian vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
20 Apr 2011 - 5:54 PM
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Such a wonderful detailed shot Sylvia, really must be the 'best' portrait of this wonderful Mandarin Duck seen
Cannot say enough praise on this ..a perfect shot ( and sorry that I do not have a UA for thisSad )
I also go with V1
Lillian

Last Modified By Lillian at 20 Apr 2011 - 5:55 PM
Glostopcat
Glostopcat (e2 Member)
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195 forum postsGlostopcat vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
20 Apr 2011 - 5:59 PM
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Two fantastic portraits Sylvia, the detail, colours and clarity are first class

brownsilent
brownsilent (e2 Member)
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brownsilent vcard Germany1 Constructive Critique Points
20 Apr 2011 - 8:17 PM
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Wow, that's a proud little duckie... wonderful colours and detail, absolutely an eyecatcher.
Johanna

bricurtis
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1809 forum postsbricurtis vcard England42 Constructive Critique Points
20 Apr 2011 - 9:10 PM
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Good work on V2 with the blur Sylvia and I think the duck looks slightly sharper but I also think the bg in V1 is quite complimentary to the duck. Either way a fine capture.
Brian.

Gray_ina
21 Apr 2011 - 8:09 AM
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Hi Sylvia STUNNING regards gray.

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