Harlequin Duck

This image was created at Barnegat Jetty on 2/22/20 at 4:10PM. Image processed in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Hand held, Full frame.

Canon 5D MarkIV
Canon 500 f/4 IS USM
Canon Extender EF 1.4X III
ISO 800
f5.6
1/4000sec

WOW! You have really upped your game this last month John!
The wall of shame seems to have brought out the best in you!:bg3: And now Barnegat is a piece of cake for you!
Full frame to boot. I am impressed.
Only thing I can suggest is to evict the second catchlight.
Well done:cheers:,
Gail

Agree with Gail as your killing it with these ducks. Not sure you upped your game though, more like all that time with zoom(and slower) glass prepared you for this with a top prime. Keep them coming and TFS.

Well done John....great looking image. I really like the flight pose. Lovely detail and colours.

Will

Wow John this is great. I agree with Gail -- you've really been producing some amazing shots lately. Only thing I would suggest is (also agreeing with Gail now) removing that second catchlight. TFS, I don't have anything of this species in flight from this spot. Great EXP and wing position.

Don't see these guys in flight to often! Ditto everything above! One of your better frames IMO. Well done and keep up the good shooting

Nice John, my only critique is a bit more room, but since you don't have it, it looks fine!