Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

[Frank Schauf]

The most common duck in Germany. :bg3:

Canon EOS 1D X
Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM & 2x III
1/800 sec., f/9, ISO 400
Gitzo GT5541LS with Sachtler FSB 8

136570

[christopher galeski]

nice pleasant image,good POV,nice light,good details,TFS.

[Marina Scarr]

This image has such a serene quality, Frank. The lines and layers of colors work well. While I like the pano crop, I would consider a sliver off of the bottom (where it is a tad darker) and more from the right just past the larger dark spot. Both work very well...it's just a matter of taste. It's always nice to see when a photographer can take a rather simple bird and make such a visually pleasing image.

[David Salem]

The thumbnail dosnt do this one justice. The light on the duck makes this one special, its perfect. The techs and detail look great too. Well done

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Lovely low angle, excellent light and IQ. I like your choice of pano crop and the bird placement too. I'd evict the one dark spot on the water to the right. Nicely done Frank.

[Fabio Genovieri]

Very nice image, i like the low angle and the warm light, congratulation.

[Holger Leyrer]

Lovely low angle and pin sharp. I like the colours and light in this too.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Frank, lovely low perspective, and captured in soft light. I agree with Marina to take a bit off the bottom, and I would remove the darker spot halfway across the water towards the edge of the frame.

[Satish Ranadive]

Spectacular image of beautiful lady with beautiful colors. I like the layered FG, nice low angle, IQ and cpmposition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the low angle, calm water, light, IQ and composition. I agree with removing the dark spot. Excellent image Frank!