Pacific black duck

[Thonnaksar NOP]

My first attempt on this specie in flight.


D2Hs, 200-400 VR, 1/5000", f/4, @400mm, 1000 ISO, Handheld

[Kaushik Balakumar]

action well freezed.
liked the shadow of its head on its wing...

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love this flight capture. Excellent detail and eye contact as well as wonderful wing position and lighting. The shadow is a nice bonus for me. The water appears to be very blue. Is that how it is were this image was taken. Fine capture and many thanks for sharing.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I would personally prefer more space below than above (same proportions but in reverse of what you have here), but still a tremendous image. Very well done.

[Thonnaksar NOP]

The water appears to be very blue. Is that how it is were this image was taken.
That day the sky was deep blue and the late afternoon light behind me gave this colour to the water.

[Thonnaksar NOP]

I would personally prefer more space below than above (same proportions but in reverse of what you have here), but still a tremendous image. Very well done.
Like this for exemple ?

[Daniel Cadieux]

Exactly!! But I prefer the colours in the original.

[Glenn Bartley]

I agree with Dan. The space below is desirable. But the original processing looked better. Either way its a fine image.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Hey Sar,

This version looks way better than the one you posted on AP.
THe frozen wings are great, as is the rest.
Cheers