Mallard

[John Mack]

Mallard drake coming in for landing. Image adjustments in Lightroom.

Hand held, medium crop.

Canon 5D MarkIII
Sigma 150-600 Contemporary
361mm
ISO 800
f7.1
1/3200sec

[Randy Stout]

John:

The winter mallard season is def. upon us! Like the wing back position, angle in frame, good illumination of the green about the eye, placement of subject in frame.

I might very slightly tone down the from the snow on the bush to the left. Just a wee bit distracting/ eye drawing.

Cheers

Randy

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

For me the bird has more than enough contrast to consider toning down the snow. However, that's the beauty of this. We all see/envisage a different result. Even if ever slightly so.
A more upward wing position would have put this well over the top. It is pretty good as is, but just not quite there for my taste.
TFS :)

[Juan Tolentino]

Really nice in flight pose, face looks really good. Agree with Randy on toning down the snow a little. Thank you for sharing John.