Gadwall

[Dave Leroy]

I think. Taken this morning near Boundary Bay, BC. 50D, 400/5.6 at 5.6, Av, 1/3000, EC+1, ISO800, Flash and BB. I did the usual things as well as touch up the bill and fixed the eye from the flash. A bit of a crop.
Dave

[Ramon M. Casares]

Great pose, and detail, I like the exposure and the colors although I little bit warmer might work as well, nice comp too. Congratulations!

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely wing pose and feather details, Dave. I might reduce the size of the catchlight and flash reflections form the water droplets.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the wing position, fanned tail and eye contact and agree regarding the size of the catchlight.

[denise ippolito]

Dave, Beautiful pose w/ open wings and fanned tail. Very nicely done.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Yes, the catchlight definitely needs to be tamed as it looks like there is a pin-hole right through to the other side ;-) Good wing spread, and I love the translucence of the flight and tail feathers.

[Dave Leroy]

Thanks for the comments. I wondered about the bit of red starting to show in the clouds and perhaps that is why pic is a bit cool.
I appreciate the comment about the water drops. I had noticed them, did nothing, and did not think of the effect of flash.
The consensus is eye is too hot. Duly noted.
Tks Again, Dave

[Stu Bowie]

Dave,very similar to our Mallards and yellowbills. I like the angle of flight, detail, and the wingspread. I would maybe have darkened the BG a tad.

[Arthur Morris]

Loverly wing position and pose. Ditto the eye highlight.