Red Crested Pochard Duck [Contest Finalists July 2013]
Uploaded: July 20, 2013 22:46:35
The Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) is a large diving duck. Its breeding habitat is lowland marshes and lakes in southern Europe and Central Asia, wintering in the Indian Subcontinent and Africa. It is somewhat migratory, and northern birds winter further south into north Africa.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 10/25000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
frank w. degenhardt July 21, 2013
What a beautiful bird and what a beautiful presentation. Its colors are absolutely gorgeous, love that red eye. You did an incredible job in bringing out its features. I enjoy the dark blue of the water and the ripples. A beauty my friend. Have a wonderful Sunday. #1537043Patrick Rouzes July 21, 2013
Tones, colors, clarity & lighting are exceptional. Fave for me Kathy.Leslie McLain July 21, 2013
Fantastic capture, Kathy. #10775752Ellen Hodges July 21, 2013
Wow details and pov, Kathy! Outstanding work!! #10775787Jeffrey R. Bange July 21, 2013
Outstanding capture Kathy with such beautiful colors and detail, I wonder how he got his name, LOL. #10775886Colette M. Metcalf July 22, 2013
Wow!! Excellent!!! #10776088Tammy Espino July 22, 2013
A handsome duck for sure!! #10777104frank w. degenhardt August 29, 2013
Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #10824502Jeffrey R. Bange August 29, 2013
Congratulations Kathy on your well deserved finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #10824521Tammy Espino August 30, 2013
Congrats on this stunning finalist!! :) #10825565Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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