Tufted Duck take off

[Krijn Trimbos]

During my fieldwork season I sometimes have a little time to drive around to look for photographic oppertunities. I found some groups of these tufted ducks in a small kanal. As I tried to approach them they flew off which gave me some opps to take some flightshots. I was really happy to get this take off shot.

Commments and critique are always welcome,

Canon EOS 30D 1/1000 f8 Manual
ISO 400
Canon 300 f2.8 L USM + 2x Converter
Handheld

[Alexander Koenders]

I love the BG, the colours and the position of the bird in this frame. I rather liked to see some more detail in de feathers on his head witch are a little to smooth now.

[Arthur Morris]

Incredibly sharp, especially the eye. Lightening that head just a bit would be great (while being careful not to over-do it). Lastly, I wish that the wings had been in the full downstroke position. All in all, excellent.

[Alfred Forns]

Love this image Exceptional capture Particularly like the razor sharp eye !!! Just wish it was mine !!! Big Congrats !!!!

[Linda Robbins]

Excellent image. Razor sharp on the birds eye, good framing, and lovely bg. Bringing out a little more detail in the head and neck by lightening will make this already wonderful image even better.

[David Chauvin]

Excellent,,,,love the wing blur with sharp head and feet.

[Leroy Laverman]

Very nice in flight shot. Agree about trying to get more details in the head feathers. You did a nice job with the exposure given that the bird has black and white feathers - always a tricky combination.

[ed dubois]

Dag Krijn!

I like it very much too! Will PM you to update you on things since we saw wrote.

[ed dubois]

Dag Krijn!

I like it very much too! Will PM you to update you on things since we saw wrote.