Mallard Duck

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken earlier this week on the Detroit River in Windsor. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 1250
1/4000s
f5.6
Handheld

[Ross Taylor]

Hi Jim, I love the lighting, wing position, composition, background, and processing. I would not change a thing, except for what seems to be a dust spot above the center of your name ;)

TFS-Ross

[Jim Crosswell]

Hi Jim, I love the lighting, wing position, composition, background, and processing. I would not change a thing, except for what seems to be a dust spot above the center of your name ;)

TFS-Ross

Thanks Ross I missed it.

[William Dickson]

Very nice Jim. The BG colour shows off the bird very well. Lovely wing position and details

Will

[annmpacheco]

Very nice mallard moving fast... love the water drops and the colors in this scene, well done.

[Joseph Przybyla]

I echo the previous comments. Thank you for sharing, Jim.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Excellent pose, killer sharpness, nice light and eye contact. The comp is just right for my taste as is your bird placement.
Lovely DIF, Jim

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice flight pose, colours, comp. Good background too. I usually prefer a bit more shine to the speculum, but that is the light angle you had.

[Grace Scalzo]

Nice frame, Jim. Study of the frame reveals some nice detail (droplets on his belly). I always appreciate when viewing an image and things like that catch my attention.

[David Salem]

Nice pose, comp and colors Jim. Great duck IF frame

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, you have nailed the flight pose here - perfect wing position. Love the exposure on the head showing up the green sheen. The Mallard pops nicely from the water BG. Well captured.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.