Mallard in Flight

[Raymond Barlow]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y281/rammy111111/DSC_7823w.jpg

Lasalle Marina, Burlington Ontario, Canada

Nikon D300 (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/nikon/d300) ,Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/nikon/200-400_4g_afs_vr)
1/2000s f/4.0 at 400.0mm iso200
hand held, natural light, vertical crop, levels, sharpening

It's funny, a short while ago I was sifting through my website, and realized I have few good images of Mallards... most common duck around here.. so, I take my opportunities these days, and see if I can help improve the gallery of Mallards.

[Arthur Morris]

Very nicely executed. Love that speculum. Wish only for a bit more of a dorsal-revealing bank on the duck's part.

Later and love,

artie

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely shot, Raymond. I love the pose and sharpness - you can almost hear the air moving through the feathers

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Raymond !!! Elegant and beautiful Love the selected crop and detail Big Congrats !!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose, composition and eye contact. I only wish for a bit head/wing separation.