Shoveler drake banking

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Close but no cigar ...
This is close to the the bank shot I would've liked, but unfortunately the rear end is still flat.
Also wish the bird's feathers were in a better shape and that the light wasn't angled.

Canon 1D4, 700mm
1/2500, f6.3, iso 500
Manual, HH

All comments appreciated.
Thanks.

[John Robinson]

Looks about right to me Sidarth ! Looks like you got hhim just at the start of the bank just before the tail twisted your way. It would do for me- no problem. Fine image.
John

[Glenn Conlan]

Great shot Sid. Sorry there were not many ducks at the pond for your visit. Great meeting you and your wife come back soon.

Glenn

[Doug Brown]

Hi Sid. I agree 100% with your self-critique. Great pose, decent light, very sharp, but eclipse plumage.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent details and banking pose!

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent banking pose you have captured, Sidharth.
Love the wing position,HA,colors and BG.

Regards,
Satish.

[gail bisson]

The banking pose is great and your self critique is spot on!!
Would still love to have this in my files,
Gail

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the banking pose, sharpness, HA, details and composition. I wish I had one of these in my files as well. Excellent image Sidharth!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

I was very iffy about keeping/posting this image. Thank you all for the comments. Very helpful!

[David Salem]

I'd say that was pretty close to perfection on the pose myself ,just the tail a hair but that's not a big deal.
Techs look great too. looks great even though he's an eclipse Drake. We'll done Sid.