Mallard Magic

[Tim Munsey]

Love these birds.

Tim Munsey

Nikon D3, 300mm F/2.8 with TC 1.7x 1/160th at F/5.6 ISO 560

[Danny J Brown]

Hi Tim,

Must be mallard day as I just commented on Randy's mallard. I also spent the morning with a bunch of mallards along the Mississippi River. I love this image as it reminds me of a high end greeting card. The black background makes it somewhat surreal but unique. The way you bring out the color and feather intricacies is quite dazzling in this image. Droplets work well here, too and I like the tight comp. Nice.

DB

[Sid Garige]

Very nice image. Great reflection and water droplets are awesome. Very nice job.

[Humberto Ramos]

Great reflection, it looks like a mirror.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice on the dark BG indeed Tim. I like the details and water drooping off the bill.

[Kristin Brown]

Tim,
This is a wonderful image. I love the serene feeling of the well exposed and detailed bird with the dark background. The water dripping from the beak is just a super bonus! Congratulations!

[Doug Brown]

I like the dark water and the mirror-like reflection. Sharpness is good. I think some CCW rotation would help, and I might clean up the water around the beak a little.

[Pieter de Waal]

Beautiful image Tim and the reflection is magical. Like it for all the reasons mentioned above.

[James Salywoda]

Awesome Shot! All has been said.

[Bhushan Dalvi]

Tim,this is a nice capture.I am digging the BG and the reflection works very well.