Long tail Duck on the move

[Grace Scalzo]

My favorite sea ducks put on a little show this evening. This fellow was annoyed at a hen for some reason and he took off to harass her.

1/1600, f10, iso 800
Canon 1Dmk4, 500 f4 + 2.0tc + lowered tripod

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful shot.
I really like the flight angle and the slight open bill. Love the water splashes and terrific comp.
Very well done.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Grace, good determined forward rush, and love the splash from the wings. Placement due to the trailing water works fine.

[Karl Egressy]

Great light and excellent motion filled action shot, Grace.

[Doug Brown]

I like how the sun accentuates all of the water droplets. Eye contact and sharpness are good. Is it my imagination, or would some CW rotation be of use in leveling things out?

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image with lovely composition.
Love the pose,colors,lights and flash of water.

Regards,
Satish.

[gail bisson]

Hi Grace,
I am not loving this one. Your techs and image IQ are topnotch as usual. You are amazing with that 2X.
But I find the wing position awkward for my tastes.I hate to be negative...but I know you would rather honesty !
Gail