On the local pond

[Daisy M]

Though most of the water was iced over the Swans had cleared a section which the Mallards were pleased about.

Cold Mallard by David Miller, on Flickr

head shot by David Miller, on Flickr

[pelliott1954]

Re: On the local pond

I think the Mallard is a tad dark and prefer the swan for the better light, a few water drops from the bill would have added something, if it had obliged

Paul

[Daisy M]

Re: On the local pond

Paul, Does seem so on here, but I think it seems okay on Flickr, what do you think? Dave

[pelliott1954]

Re: On the local pond

Yes I can see that, it's mainly the green where the shadows need lifting a bit. Sadly, poor light is what we have to endure much of the time at this time of the year.

Paul

[ctrollen]

Re: On the local pond

Yes I can see that, it's mainly the green where the shadows need lifting a bit. Sadly, poor light is what we have to endure much of the time at this time of the year.

I agree with Paul. If you don't have decent light then a mallard's head is never going to show its true colours without a bit of post-processing.

[Brian Sugden]

Re: On the local pond

The mallard is a bit dark and would benefit from lightening the exposure and lifting the shadows. The swan would have been great without the high lights in the background.

Brian

[Trev B]

Re: On the local pond

Lovely image of the Swan David, but agree the Mallard does seem to be lacking a little light