The Ubiquitous Mr. Mallard

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken a couple of weeks ago on the Detroit River. Hope you enjoy the image.

Nikon D500
Sigma 150-600 @320mm
f7.1
1/4000s
ISO 1600
Handheld

[jack williamson]

Good colors on the mallard, like the down wing position. The water seems to have an aqua look, just looks odd to me.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks Jack for commenting on my image. This is the color of the water, no changes in color balance or saturation were made. The water is a blue/green shade were the two rivers meet. Look forward to seeing more of your images.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Jim ... looks good to me .
I do like the pose and the small pieces of ice in the water .
Personally I would sharpen the subject a fraction more .

Colors are looking good and I really like the water color ..

TFS Andreas

[Brian Sump]

Jim, nice job getting a wings down pose here and on a solid angle toward the lens.

Nice job getting a good amount of iridescence on the head and even some of the purple speculum.

I like what you did to compose with the ice at the bottom, not cutting it off. Water drops add.

Pretty solid frame!