Yellow-billed Duck

[Kirsten Frost]

A Yellow-billed Duck displays its wingspan before landing. Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, Pretoria, South Africa.

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Date/Time: 2008:07:07 08:47:04
Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Lens: 500mm F4 IS
Focal length: 500mm

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very cool pose and details. I would give it a bit more room at the top and might be tempted to remove the shadow of the bill on the chest. Thanks for sharing!

[Brian Wong]

Hi Kirsten!

I'm with Axel ... very cool! I like the fully spread tail/wing/feet and all the nice details! The bicolored smooth background is equally cool!

[Arthur Morris]

Love the BKGR, the spread wings and tail, and the hanging feet. Would loved to have seen more room above the duck.

[Grady Weed]

The hanging feet and the "O my gosh" look to this image is a winner all in it's own. Since I do not have any good fliers, I can't offer a critique for that. I will say one thing, the wing span details are very nice, good exposure too.

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Perfectly symmetric, excellent details. Lovely bokeh to go with...
Might wish just a little more room on top.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Love everything about it, it is going to my favorites list! I really really LOVED it the minute I saw it! Congratulations!!!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Kirsten,
This is absolutely perfect for my taste. Thanks for posting. :)

[Ramon M. Casares]

Sorry, but I just realized that he looks like he crashed into a window :)

[Doug Brown]

Well done Kirsten! I'm not particularly bothered by the crop. The bill shadow is about the only thing that I might change.

[Steve Maxson]

This image is very cool, Kirsten. The symmetry is amazing and the sharpness is outstanding. I agree that more room at the top would make it even better.

[Kirsten Frost]

Thanks for the nice comments and advice guys!

[Marko Matesic]

fantastic shot...