Green-winged Teal "Calm Blue Water BG"

[James Salywoda]

Green-winged Teal
Southern,California

I really like the calm blue water that I captured this GWT
flying against it complimented the bird nicely.

Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC
F6.3 ISO 400 1/1600

Thanks For Looking
Jim

[Fabs Forns]

You've been nailing these ducks left and right, huh?
This may be my favorite of your series, the best wing position. Congrats!

[James Salywoda]

You've been nailing these ducks left and right, huh?

Thanks Fabs! I'm trying ;)
I appreciate the comments as always.:)

[Steve Maxson]

James, you're making me sick (with envy :) ) with these recent flight images. Another great pose, nice light, sharp bird, clean background, etc. Keep them coming!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very cool pose, details, wing position and BG. If anything, I might remove the lower catchlight.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I would have placed the teal a little lower in the frame. Great job capturing this little bullet. Nice and sharp...and pops nicely against the water :-)

[Arthur Morris]

Stunning. Sharp. Lovely BKGR. Perfect head position and light on the face. Good to excellent wing position. I can only dream....

[Jon Thornton]

I really like side-on shots because they show the bird's angle of attack in flight (I used to pilot a glider so I get off on things like this).

Great sharpness. Nice background. You must have excellent reflexes to track a duck in flight. Well done.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Big congratulaitons, very powerfull and gracefull pose, lovely light and stunning detail! Colors and BG are great as well.