Eurasian Teal

[john crookes]

Another rare visotor to our area this one in a small puddle in Newton MA. there are also two different reports of Ross Geese in Ma and I may try for them on Wedsnesday

Nikon D3
600mm F4
1.7 EXT
1/350th
ISO 280
F 8
Gitzo Tripod

Fill Flash with Nikon SB-900 and Better Beamer

[Doug Brown]

That would be a life bird for me. I like the low angle and eye contact. I would remove the branch on the left of the frame, and I would try to sharpen the body.

[Paul Kusmin]

great shot, I'm still looking for my Lifer as well.
I don't actually mind the branch in the left-hand side, it adds context IMO.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very lovely pose and great eye contact in this image. I agree that removing the stick on the left would definitely strengthen this image. Excellent lighting, detail and BG. Thanks for sharing John !