Wood Duck Drake in Flight

[Miguel Palaviccini]

It's been a while since my last post. Lots of work to do around the new house (some of which includes trying to figure out how to attract the birds - I have Alan's eBook, don't worry!).

I got the chance to go out and shoot with Doug at the local Biopark pond. It was like a mini workshop for me and I came back with some of the best in flight images I've taken. Not bad for one afternoon!

This one is of a drake Wood Duck in flight. Never really thought I'd be able to track, let alone capture one in flight. This is one of my favorites, mainly because of the wing position and clear view of the head.

Shooting Info:
Canon 5D3 | 500 f/4 II
1/2500" | f/5.6 | ISO 500

Not much processing here, just highlight adjustment to bring back some detail in the white head feathers, and contrast/vibrance boost. Otherwise, just cropped.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Sweet shot, Miguel. Excellent pose and eye contact. The colors are gorgeous and background complements the bird beautifully. Nicely done!

[christopher galeski]

excellent image Miguel,nice take off pose,good image quality,like the colors.

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent flight shot, Miguel. Nice pose and background.

[Joseph Przybyla]

I echo the comments of those who have commented. Nice image, great colors, sharp detail.

[Bill Dix]

A wonderful flight shot of a gorgeous duck, Miguel. Great wing position, visible head. These are tough birds to expose properly but you nailed it. Congrats!

[dankearl]

Nothing not to like here, Sid.
Nice in flight exposure (tough to do), excellent flight pose and techs.

[Frank Schauf]

Great light and flight pose.

[Rob Melone]

A perfect flight capture Miguel! Head and wing position, exposure and a great eye too.

[Bret Goddard]

Beautiful shot, very well done.

[Doug Brown]

Had a great time at the zoo, and you came away with some excellent flight frames! Love the sharpness and the extended wings with the head peaking out over the top. I might go a little brighter overall.

[David Salem]

Looks like you are doing well with the Canon gear Miguel. Great shot of this beautiful drake. Nice and sharp and a killer wing position. I agree with Doug on lightening things up a bit, especially the head.
Nice work.

[gail bisson]

Congrats on a terrific flight shot. I really like the tucked in feet,
Gail