Giving a break from the Hawk Owl

[Jody Melanson]

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/3200"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Full Frame
Handheld using a Bushhawk

Figured I would give you guys a break from the Hawk Owl. :) I was out one sunny day a few weeks ago and captured this lovely lady Mallard in some nice light. You have to love snow as it acts like a natural reflector and lights the underside of birds quite nicely.

[KK Hui]

Nice one, Jody!
The snow covered beak adds a lot to this image ...

[Mohammed Ahmed]

Jody,

A very nice composition. The exposure is excellent, the image is nice and sharp, the background nice and diffused. And a full frame to boot. I would have like a little bit more room on the right but again that is my preference. Congratulations on excellent creation and thank you very much for sharing.

Regards,

Mohammed

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Jody,

The composition, details, colors and light works very well. Amazing how these guys can hide their legs like that. Excellent work!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Nice flight shot indeed. I don't think I would do anything more than as is.
Perfect. :)

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Another winner Jody . Beautiful flight image and the BG is a killer too. As mentioned the snow on the beak is an added bonus in this capture. Love iit !!

[Arthur Morris]

Lovely and perfect. Were you holding up a kernel of corn?

later and love, artie

[Linda Robbins]

Full frame and beautiful! Love the snow on the bill. Very well captured.

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Linda

[Gary "Jake" Jacobson]

Jody - you do some absolutely gorgeous work. What a pleasure to view.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the unusual pose, details and BG, Jody. Great one!

[Glenn Bartley]

You are the man when it comes to flight shots!

[Tom Cudzilo]

Sometimes the most common are the prettiest hehe. Thanx for sharing this Jody.. these gusy are always around to shoot :)

[Del Cockroft]

A very nice pleasing image nad one you can be really proud of.

[DanWalters]

Nice flight shot. Really like the light and the snow on the bill.

[David Hemmings]

Superb pose and lighting man, great shot:cool:

[Lana Hays]

Jody
An excellent mallard flight shot. They are near and dear to my heart.....my favorite past time shooting in the winter when I get a chance. Gorgeous colors and detail.....and I love that touch of snow on the bill. Well done.

[Hillebrand Breuker]

excellent!

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the colors and details,nice work!!!