Jan 19 - 365: Picture I have been trying to capture for a bit

[nickspictures.com]

This is a picture that I have been trying to take for a while. I finally pulled over today and captured it. I captured it a few different ways but this one is an HDR. I didn't do a ton to it but softening.

This guy was following me around:

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Nick - it just wanted its photo taken ..... nice closeup ...and I like the first photo a lot .. just enought HDR thingy to give the image the effect

[nickspictures.com]

Yeah, I over did the first one and then came back to this. I tought it looked natural enough not to be overdone like my Tractor picture. I like HDR when you aren't sure about exposures... it gives you a few options but also blends really well. I know RAW you could get away with one or two up/down in exposure but Bracketing just seems easier to me and leaves the HDR option open. Ok... done rambling off to make the family dinner.

[SoxAddict]

What a lovely trio Nick. The reflection shot is beautiful, I can see why you've been waiting for it to be just-so before you took it. Love your duck shots too - especially the closeup with the beautiful blue sky!

[Tenzin'sMom]

What beautiful colors, Nick! I love the close-up of your friend -- it's perfect!

[Barbara554]

Such beautiful colors. Nice composition too. I like the shots of your new friend!