Flapping Mallard

[joel quenneville]

I was photographing in the beautiful golden light of afternoon and the mallard gave me quite a show. The drakes are quite a challenge because it take almost a perfect head turn to get that nice green, otherwise the head goes really dark. All comments welcome.

1/1000s
f/8
ISO 500
Sigma 120-300 + 2x TC @ 450mm
Nikon D300
Fill flash
Aperture priority
+ 1/3 EV

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very nice light, wing flap and details, I only wish for a lower angle.