Mallard in flight

[Doug Brown]

While I wasn't in California to photograph Mallards, I couldn't pass up this opportunity. I don't get to use the 300 f/2.8 much (I was actually borrowing it from my girlfriend), but it's one nice lens!

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/363348207_b6Aav-X3.jpg

Canon 40D, 300mm, f/9, 1/1000, ISO 400, +1 EC, no flash, hand held

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose and wing position. I also like the details and exposure control.

[Raymond Barlow]

nicely done Doug, the light sure work out well for this flight shot.

[Arthur Morris]

Great wing positiion and sharpness. Does anyone know if this is an eclipse drake?

[Jeff Moore]

Yes, indeed. an eclipse drake. Take it from a duck hunter who can see the yellow bill, green head and brown breast emerging.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Jeff. That's what I thought but was not sure why. Now I know!