Standing Proud

Finally got a Gadwall this morning, have seen this duck many times but never managed to make a image of this
got this one preening on a small rock
F/9 , 1/1600, ISO 800 , Exposure +1/3
5D MIII + 400 f2.8 + 2x TC
Attachment 124855
C & C welcome

Lovely feather ruffle, very sharp, beautiful drake, and a great perch for a duck. Bummer on the head facing slightly away. Otherwise superb.

Lovely details with good exposure and sharpness. Too bad on duck is facing slightly away. This image appears to need a CW rotation. The best way to to tell on this one is to match the chest up with its reflection.

I also like the feather movement blur. Veyr nice. Details and exposure looks very good. I dont think the reflection adds a lot. If mine, I'd have cropped a little from bottom and had some more room at top. In other words, have the bird a little lower in the frame.

Nice detail in the bird. I think I would prefer a little more room behind the bird. Water and BG look good.

Beautiful portrait, great details and sharpness.

Vishal:
Magnificent image of gadwall with beautiful colors,sharpness and lights.I like the low angle and composition.
Love the frame.

Regards,
Satish.