Hen in flight

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Here's a Northern Shoveler hen in flight from a couple years ago.

Canon 1D4, 700mm
1/2500, f6.3, iso 640, HH, manual

Added some canvas to the right.

I'm seeing slight banding in the bg after jpeg conversion. Not sure what to do about it.

All comments appreciated.
Thanks.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice clean and complimenting background. The shooting angle, wing position and eye contact are perfect. Great IQ and nice light. Excellent BIF shot, Sidharth

[Tim King]

That is one sweet photo!! Fine job.

[christopher galeski]

nice flight shot,like the BG.

[Paul Whitbread]

I'd have to say it's a pretty flawless execution of the shot.

[Danny Laredo]

Sweet flight pose in wonderful light and BG.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sid, you certainly nailed this inflight pose - raised wings with a hint of a banking angle. Sharp where it counts, and you couldnt have chosen a better BG to compliment the shoveller. Well captured.

[Grace Scalzo]

Just perfect, Sid. You make it look easy, but it's hard to get everything just right with ducks and you have. The color of the background is beautiful...I'm not seeing the banding that you mention.

[David Salem]

Wow, very nice Sid. I love waterfowl IF shots and this on is awesome. Perfect flight angle, Ha and detail. The BG is very nice and highlights the Shoveler well. I would love to have a shot like this in my files. Well done!!

[Doug Brown]

Gorgeous frame Sid! Your IQ is so good that I'd consider a slightly tighter crop, taking a bit off the bottom and right of the frame.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Sid,

That background couldn't have been any better for this lady. Best female shoveler I've ever seen. You've got even light on top and bottom of the shoveler, and the turn slightly toward you is perfect.

Miguel

[Lyle Gruby]

Beautiful bird and BG. Even got a perfect HA. Very nice.

[Girish Prahalad]

superb freeze. great light, details, pose & BG.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Thank you all. Appreciate your comments/feedback.