Arkansas Long-tailed Duck Wing Flap

[Lyle Gruby]

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Shot this the same day as some of others I posted in my dad's pond in Arkansas.

Techs:
D3S
700mm
1/2000
f8
ISO 640

All C&C welcome. Pretty healthy crop (especially for the D3S), used Viveza to de-structure the BG.

[Karl Egressy]

I like the pose, plumage, water and background. I slight turn towards the camera would have put it over the top.

[Alan Murphy]

Just beautiful Lyle. Love the low angle.

[Walker Noe]

Great POV, love the water and BG.

[Joe Subolefsky]

Really nice pov, love the way the facial gold/tan works with the BG

[Lorant Voros]

The bird stands out from the BG very well. A little turn towards you would have been a bonus here. Very nice pose, low angle and settings. Well done.

[John Robinson]

Thats a grand shot Lyle
Love the wing position in particular. Balances nicely (And the low angle)
John

[dankearl]

Killer IQ and angle.
Bird's position doesn't bother me at all...

[Daniel Cadieux]

I love the long tailing point up! Beautiful setting and I really like the vertical streaks of the reflection.

[Robert Kimbrell]

Beautifully done. The colors are great. Excellent calm water and low angle.