This duck was imaged this morning at the local bird sanctuary. It was hanging around with three others of somewhat similar configuration, but each was slightly different in coloration, and one was 25% bigger. Mainly mallard, but probably some black duck in there as well. Not sure where the white breast came from. If anyone has any thoughts, would appreciate hearing them.
D500. 500 PF. 1/2000s. f/7.1. ISO 500 hand held
Post : LRCC and PS. Cleaned up a few spots in the background. Full frame.
Love that BG and the view of the near wing is awesome. Can't believe you got motion blur at the wing tip at 1/2000 on a duck but I like the effect. Only wish to bring up the shadows a bit more. No duck expert, but it looks like a mallard muscovy mix. TFS
Interesting duck. Maybe a Black Duck / Mallard hybrid, along with some domestication in its' line, hence the white. Black bill is something different, even for Black Ducks. Critical focus seems to be on the feet, but the image is rather engaging through nonetheless.
I like the flight pose...I would try brightening up the body and head a little. I agree about the critical focus point, but sharpening the head should help. Nice colours throughout.
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