Crash laning

Not a big fan of mallards, but I liked how this one is coming to crash land with his wet feet!

1DX 600II + 1.4X III f/6.3 1/3200sec ISO 800 handheld. hope you like it

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Stunning colours on feet, BG does not draw attention away from bird. Droplets adds impact. Would like more light on head.

Great shot!!
Love the dangling wet feet.
Wonderful background and light.
I do wish for more visibility on the head.
Well done.

Cool pose and tons of great color on this one. Love the splayed legs setting up for the landing. Sharp and well exposed as usual. Wish for a better HA with some eye showing. Very nice capture Arash.

Good shot Arash. Love the tilted angle and the water droplets. The multi tone background is great too

I am in two minds whether the bird needs more light on it or not. Maybe a bit more on the head to make out the birds left eye (right one in the pic)

Are the ducks legs and webbed feet that red colour ?

Thanks for sharing

Stunning flight , the light looks superb and the BG is one i would like to carry with me everywhere
The pose is interesting, agree with others on the HA but i am not sure we anytime get all things perfect
i may try and lighten the eyes may get the feel needed, not sure but from the RAW you can give it a try .
Its truly a superb shot a bit more of those eyes will really take it over the top

Absolutely superb image with beautiful colors,nice details, lights and great BG.
Wish little head turn on RHS. Love the pose with beautiful wing spread,wonderful composition,lights and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

thanks everyone, you can see the head better in a large file

http://ari1982.smugmug.com/Avian/Sho...pTLFb&lb=1&s=O

BTW, the site has reverted back to 1024 pixels.

Excellent flight pose, colors and sharp details.