Wild ducks are just beginning to show up at our local pond.
The Green Herons are always there... Taken yesterday, There is
a group of us who take and send each other our
"keeper of the day", from Crystal Springs duck pond.
This was mine.
D500, 420mm (300 w/ 1.4), f4, 1/2500, iso1100 1DS_3507bp3.jpg
Nice shot Dan! I love the full downstroke. The detail on the wings is stunning - almost looks like plate armor. The green background complements the birds really well. The head though is slightly blurred unfortunately. This bird, I imagine, is difficult to photograph in flight, so well done! TFS
Great pose and BG. Some of the yellows are hot (legs and on the head) and I would address those back at the RAW if they aren't blown as it's a really nice and that just detracts a bit. Love that we can see the feet so clearly. TFS
I thought the same thing as Aditya when I saw the OP. The head is sharp but not tack sharp on the OP and although the 200% view is sharper it is not "tack sharp".
Might be worth a bit more sharpening.
But this is still a really good flight shot with a terrific BG, great wing position.
Gail
Great pose and colors. I think it is sharp, but based on the 200% frame it was a but underexposed, so the details aren't there in the plumage on the head, perhaps making it seem less sharp. Keeper for sure.