Duck Kicking a Rock

[Scott Frye]

Not sure where I heard it or read it but - Take a picture of a common bird doing an uncommon thing or an uncommon bird doing a common thing

1/400 at F18 and ISO400 EC -1
Bigma at 363mm
Canon 40D

[Daniel Cadieux]

I really like the pose you managed to get here. The harsh light sure didn't help contrast-wise...notice the blocked shadows and the near burnt chest. I also wish that rock wasn't there. I like the saying you quoted...but I guess the ultimate would be photographing an uncommon bird doing an uncommon thing :-)

[Dave Leroy]

Quite the balancing act Scott. Nice and sharp and I like how you were low. Too bad the greens are so dark, it would be nice to see some detail there. Dave

[Stu Bowie]

The greens on the heads of these guys are extremely difficult to get right, but you have done exceptionally well. Super timing to capture the stretch, and overall, nice and sharp. I would tone down the highlight on the chest.