Touch Down

[Dave Barnes]

Image captured yesterday.
I am not sure of the ID, I thought it was a juv female southern Potchard but the yellow on the bill has me in doubt.
Can anybody identify this bird?
All comments and crits welcome

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/800
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 640

[Morkel Erasmus]

great landing pose Dave! if this was AR, it could be a cross that's developed there between a fulvous and white-faced duck. I wish the right wing had been as sharp as the left.

[Stu Bowie]

I was hoping you would help me with the ID Dave. Its definately a cross breed. A teal and a Fulvous??? Perfect timing as the feet skid across the water. Sharp where it counts, and love the texture of the water.

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks Morkel and Stu.
Stu neither the White faced or the fulvous have that colour on the bill and the body shape was more like the Potchard. I dont think it is a cross breed but could be an exotic.

[Ramon M. Casares]

I think this one is very powerfill, the sharp head and body versus the motion in the splash and wing gives a great action feel.
Wish only you were lower.
Congratulations!

[Brian Barcelos]

I agree with Ramon's critique. Very nice overall.
Brian

[Harshad Barve]

great landing shot, agrred with Ramon
Harshad

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks Ramon, Brian and harshad, appreciated.

[Chris Kotze]

Excellent capture Dave, super detail and colours.

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks Chris appreciated.