Long tailed duck, Barrow AK tundra: This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earlier this summer. There is a lot that I like about this image but there are a couple of strange...

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Long tailed duck, Barrow AK tundra

Aug 28, 2023 12:34:32 #

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earlier this summer. There is a lot that I like about this image but there are a couple of strange aspects that IMO need correction. I find the ice reflection artifacts on the left odd. I don't know why they show up as they do, but are present in the original image and are not a result of processing. Also, the lines in the background water (if you look closely) also are a bit odd and perhaps are a result of the pan when tracking the bird, even though the shutter speed was 1/5000. These have been soften significantly but still a bit distracting.

Anyway, I like the image and wanted to share. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Sony a1, 600mm f/4 +1.4x converter (840mm), f/5.6 (wide open), ISO 1250

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Aug 28, 2023 12:38:15 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Beautiful work, Frank! Did you use post-processing? Sometimes lines like these show up in sharpening.

Aug 28, 2023 12:45:42 #

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Frank, I also like this image. Nicely done

Aug 28, 2023 12:47:19 #

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Nalu wrote:

This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earli... (show quote)

Hefty, carrying all that necessary insulation, and quite beautiful 🥇🥇💙🥇🥇

Aug 28, 2023 12:52:37 #

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Really nice.

Aug 28, 2023 19:07:44 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Very nice.

Aug 29, 2023 06:21:34 #

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Nalu wrote:

This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earli... (show quote)

Nice shot.

Aug 29, 2023 06:41:42 #

tcthome Loc: NJ

Great catch. Ice kind of looks like sunlight on the ice crystals, (sort of like a macro photo of a snow flake) to me.

Aug 29, 2023 08:35:29 #

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Nalu wrote:

This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earli... (show quote)

Aug 29, 2023 10:26:42 #

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I like the photo. Could the ice be simply cropped out. It looks as if there would be enough room under the bird to still have a great photo.

Dennis

Aug 29, 2023 19:03:20 #

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

dennis2146 wrote:

I like the photo. Could the ice be simply cropped out. It looks as if there would be enough room under the bird to still have a great photo.

Dennis

Thanks for looking Dennis and the suggestion. Now, as I have looked at the area in question, I think it is a natural phenomena and as such I am inclined to keep it in the photo and not mess with it. IMO a crop to take it out would not preserve the composition I would be looking for. There are always compromises.

Aug 29, 2023 20:51:19 #

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Nalu wrote:

Exactly. As it is your photograph only you can decide what is best. It is already a great photograph so you are ahead of the game.

Dennis

Aug 30, 2023 09:51:40 #