Gadwall Hen

[Bill Dix]

From Cape May a few weeks ago.

D7200, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 1000, 1/3200s @ f/8 manual.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Good one, Bill. In many instances the head against the far wing is not ideal, but with the motion blur in the wing and the head being sharp, it works for me. Great wing position too. Like the landing gear still down and the trailing drops of water.

Geoffrey




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[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image.Superb take off with nice water droplets. Beautiful colors and very nice composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[John Whaley]

The tack head focus and great light are working in this one Bill. I like the water droplets.

[Bill Dix]

Thank you Geoffrey, Satish and John.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the flight angle, water drops, water color and composition. I'm usually not a fan of the wing being directly behind the head but it works really well for this image. Very well done Bill!

[Bill Dix]

Thanks Jim.