Just a Peck

[john crookes]

Third of the scene on the first day of spring between this Wood Duck pair

This time the drakes turn to nip at the neck

Nikon D3
600mm w/1.4 ext
f9.5
1/350th
ISO 800

Fill Flash set at TTL FP

second shot
http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8024

[Arthur Morris]

A tender moment. Males head anlge as good as possible. Female looks bright, male's face looks dark... A pano crop from the bottom would be a big help. later and love, artie

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great moment captured and I like the composition better in this one. Maybe you could selectively brighten the male's head a bit.

[Taylor Yeager]

Great behavioral image!

Taylor

[Caroline Darmo]

Great timing in getting this intimate pose, so sweet!!

[Linda Robbins]

Love the sweet moment you've captured. Wonderful low perspective, good exposure and sharpness. Regarding composition, you could have moved the camera a bit to the right to include the male's entire crest with a little less of the female's body on the left side of the frame. I would consider lightening the male's face.