Avian Image of the Week for the week ending Jan 17th, 2014: Sidharth Kodikal - Mallard drake banking
Congratulations Sid!
Mallards don't get too much love. But when the light is right, they can be quite stunning.
I was photographing Ring Necked ducks in San Diego when this guy came screeching past and did a full bank.
It sometimes pays to keep your peripheral vision engaged.
Canon 1D4, 700mm
1/3200, f6.3, iso640
manual, hand held