Fly by Close up

Wood Duck Hen in full on mid flight Mach speed.

D500, 420mm (300 w/ 1.4), f4, 1/3200, iso1000
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She's a beauty. Great flight angle, wing position, lovely background. Well captured.

You're nailing these flight shots Dan! Love the wing position and detail. I think the bird is too tight in the frame though. I'd add some space all around and particularly to the top and right. I'm not familiar with this species, but I think the circular patch around the eye is blown as I can see no detail there.

I like the wing position, BG, sharpness and how she is giving you a look as she is about to fly by. Well done Dan.

Dan you've got these wood ducks sussed - another fine shot wonderful detail, pose, and angle - well done.

WOW!
Tack sharp and perfect almost inquisitive head turn.
I find this a bit tight in the frame for my taste but fine as presented.
Love the BG.
Can you get a bit of detail out of the white around the eye? Minor nit but worth trying to get this area perfect.
Would LOVE this in my files.

Looks spot on. Nice pose and light. Maybe a hair more room above.

I agree about the tightness in the frame and the whites around the eye, but all else looks pretty darn super. I love how the feet are neatly tucked in for flight.

Not much to add from me. Super sharp and impressive details/colours make this a top shot. I agree re the white patch around the eye...I'd go back to the raw file and see if detail can be recovered there.

nice frame Dan, great wing position and dynamic pose good details. agree the whites around the eye look blown.

TFS