Merganser

This was taken last month on the Detroit River. Hope you like the image.

Nikon D500
Sigma 150-600 @600mm
ISO 800
f6.3
1/2000s
Handheld

Excellent wing position and look back. Really nice. Thank you for sharing.

Nice take -off image.
Just wish she wasn't slightly angled away from us.
I like the spalsh behind her.
I like this crop but could see a version as a pano with less on top and more on the LHS,
Gail

Perfect pose on this merganser. The splashing water is nice touch.

Hi Jim,
Love the take off pose you captured with the churning water. Nice!

I was think along the lines of Gail's suggestions above. More of a pano crop and telling the bird to look at you a bit more :)

TFS
Geoff

Great take off composition. Nice work Jim.

Very nice Jim. Great take-off pose and I like how we can see the legs below the water surface. Lovely detail and nice POV.

Will

Thanks for the comments and suggestions.