Maximum Wing Flap

[Doug Brown]

Here's an American Wigeon I photographed a couple of weeks ago. We're definitely starting to get an influx of winter ducks here in Albuquerque.

Canon 1Dx, 400mm f/5.6, f/5.6, 1/2500, ISO 640, manual exposure, hand held

[Lorant Voros]

This pose is awesome and makes this image special. For sure it could not stretch back more. Nice work.

[Karl Egressy]

Great work catching the maximum stretch. Excellent pose, nice feather details especially in the wings. Exposure looks spot on.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, sharpness, details and water colour. Nice image Doug!

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Stunning pose Doug. I love the rich colours and dark background, nicely done.

[shane shacaluga]

Morning yoga session perhaps?

Lovely shot and amazing combination of colours

TFS

[gail bisson]

Really nice! Love the detail in the feathers and the excellent IQ.
The light has picked up the green head feathers perfectly,
Gail

[Alan Murphy]

The pose and details are wonderful. A bit tight in the frame for me with more room needed for the virtual tail and feet.

[Bill Dix]

Now that's an all-out effort. In addition to the Widgeon, I like the golden highlights on the water. I also thought it seemed a bit tight in the frame.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Doug, I really like the curved form of the wigeon from the wingflap, and excellent feather detail on the near wing. Good low shooting angle too.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Yep, that's definitely a maximum wing flap for sure! I know what it's like out there, so I'm not sure how you managed to isolate this guy so well.

One suggestion, next time get down on your belly for that low(er) perspective. I have faith you'll get back up with no problem. :)

Miguel

[David Salem]

Hey Doug, Hope all is well. Nice shot of this guy and I love the fully extended wing pose. Keep an eye as they are bathing;) The details look great. No one mentioned it but the highlights look a hare hot is some spots on my monitor. might be me? Well done. Hope to see you soon.

[Doug Brown]

I have faith you'll get back up with no problem. :)

More like I'll get up with a back problem!!!

[Doug Brown]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!