American Wigeon Female

[Samuel Mulder]

Taken in Socorro at the wigeon pond during Art's IPT.

Canon 20d, 100-400 @ 400mm, ISO 200, f/8, 1/1600s. Metered -1 EV

One of my favorites from this session.

[Thonnaksar NOP]

Very good timing, especially for the wings direction in on side and one leg in the other side which makes a nice balanced posture. The water droplets make the photograph more dynamic as well.
Personnally, I would leave more room on top of the head (possible with your zoom) and lower a little bit more the angle of view.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very nice wing flap, Samuel. Maybe a bit more on the top and a bit of CW rotation. I would wish for a better separation between bill and right wing.

[David Hemmings]

Very nice action pose Samuel:cool:

[Jody Melanson]

Wonderful pose! Image looks a little contrasty for me. A lower shooting angle would strengthen this tremendously.

[Fabs Forns]

Hi Samuel,

I know this was probably taken from the bridge or the rocks on the side, so no lower angle possible from there.

The light looks a little harsh and a couple other nits have been pointed out.

Good timing catching the wing flap :)