Theme : Lesser Scaup

[Mike Milicia]

EOS-1D Mk III, 500mm f/4 + 1.4xII, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 400
About 75% of Full Frame

Photographed last winter in Coronado, CA.

Looking forward to your comments and critiques!

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the barge effect created by the Scaup. The water drops on the head are interesting as well. I would consider removing the bright spot at the tip of the bill. Well done Mike!

[Robert Holguin]

Excellent pic. Love the wave created by the duck swimming towards you. Great low angle and the water drop really add to it. Well done.

[Bill Dix]

Terrific shot, Mike. Couldn't fit the theme any better than this. Love the bow wave and water drops.

[Tom Rambaut]

This image is, well confronting.

This chap is coming straight ofr you!!

I love the water beading on the head - just lovley

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

loved the focus on the eye, the drops, low angle and the wave. Very nice. These fellows, because of their eyes, are very good candidates for head-on shots. Very well done.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Now this guy's got his sights on you!! Excellent theme image, I love it! The large wake in front and the "wind-streaked" drop lines on the face make this duck appear as if it is zooming very quickly in the water. Very intense photo.