R Gary Butler, QPSA, PPSA
About the Image(s)
On last week's outing to Merritt Island I was able to capture this beautiful Blue-winged Teal feeding on a mollusk (I think). The image was taken about 2 hour after sunrise. I used my Canon R5 and my 100-500 mm RF lens with a 1.4 teleconverter. The camera set up was 1/1600 second at f/10 and ISO 3200.
Post I did the usual adjusts in LR Classic, sharpened in Topaz Studio and added Pro Contrast in DxO Color Efex 6.
3 comments posted
Good timing Gary, the calm water added to the serenity of the image. Good placement of the Teal in the frame. Have you given any consideration to selecting the subject and warm it up a tad?   Posted: 02/05/2025 16:30:07
Erik, thanks for the comments. Yes, I have actually considered that and done it, but as you said, just a tad. I want to try this in nature competition and of course you have to be very very careful with anything like that. I might try a slight additional global warming.   Posted: 02/05/2025 16:43:29
Gary, this image would not do very good in a nature competition since the duck is going away from you and giving a slight butt shot. Would do better if the duck is coming towards you. It is a nice and sharp image anyway.   Posted: 02/07/2025 17:48:25