Mallard in Flight

[Mark William]

A fly-by, shot handheld and a do-nothing background. Does this work?

Nikon D2X
nikkor 300 f2.8
ISO 200
1/2000 th
f/5.6
Manual
center weighted metering

[Lance Peters]

Hi Mark - I like the underwing detail - your exposure is pretty good, maybe some blocked blacks but not too bad. A bit of S/H will open them up a little. Not sure about the crop - hmm let me think on that one :)

[Kerry Perkins]

Mark, nice shot with good points taken by Mr. Peters. I do feel that the crop is a bit spacious. I took equal small amounts from the RHS and top, and a bit more from the LHS. I am typically stingy with my crops, but I feel that this shows the bird a bit more prominently. What do you think?

[Alfred Forns]

Love the bg Mark !!!! Woiuld only like to seem the duck moved up the frame to have a little more room at the bottom !!! Excellent flight image !!!

[Christopher Miller]

Very nice BIF image! Exposure looks good and the plain BG sets it off nicely. Kerry's repost looks good to me, might prefer the duck a little higher in the frame though.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Mark,
I like the capture. agree on the position of your Mallard in frame...would suggest adding more room on the bottom...:cool:

[Nonda Surratt]

Nice duck Mark! Love the in flight pose.

Agree with the crop suggestions

[Mark William]

Thank you to all who took time to provide input. I will incorporate your suggestions in the next one. :)

[Katie Rupp]

Nice pose, detail and vibrant colors and agree with more room on the bottom.