Reviews from

Up North

Mallard in Minnesota

5 total reviews 
Comment from csimmons032


Well done! Your focus, framing, and lighting are all good. The angle of this photo is fantastic. You did a wonderful job :) Thanks for sharing :)

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
    thank you so much for this great review.
reply by csimmons032 on 26-Feb-2017
    You're welcome :)
Comment from avmurray


This is a fantastic photo of a female Mallard in a blizzard. Poor thing, she is looking so cold, but this is indeed a great entry into this contest. I especially like the pose with the lifted wings, and also how well we can see the snow falling. You have also captured her eye in an excellent way.

Your photo is of course also nice and sharp and it is indeed clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the bird, and especially the wings. I also think the exposure is spot on.

The cropping is just perfect, and the bird has got a very good placement within the frame. This of course makes for a good and well balanced composition. This is indeed a lovely and well taken photo with a very good DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.


 Comment Written 24-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
    I am so blessed with this detailed and awesome validation. Thank you so much, Sweet Annie .
reply by avmurray on 25-Feb-2017
    You are more than welcome my friend.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


A cute & candid & amusing capture! I guess he's going to p___!
I like the humorous pose here.
Fine facial features & detailed plumage textures.
The snow covered deck looks inviting.
Subtle illumination. Sharply focused. Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
    Thank you so much, my dear friend for this awesome review.
reply by Dick Lee Shia on 25-Feb-2017
    Most welcome, my friend!
Comment from happycamper


I absolutely love the "pose". It is so unique! The color, shapness, dof and details are wonderful. Good luck with the contest. Thanks so much for sharing! Happycamper

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2017
    thank you so much.
reply by happycamper on 22-Feb-2017
    your welcome.
Comment from MKFlood


he is getting the wings ready before he does the running start.i can hear the duck mumbling.."i can do it! i can do it!" the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the duck on the boardwalk with snow in background is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2017
    thank you so much.