Yellow-billed Duck

[Morkel Erasmus]

Took some time on Monday afternoon to go to the local pond after more than a week of non-stop rainfall.

Loved the low angle shot I got of this YBD on the pond in golden light.

Techs:
Canon 1000D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 400mm
f5.6 @ 1/640 SS @ ISO-400
Exp +0.3

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Sharpness, angle and eye contact look good. I would go for a tighter crop. Does it need a bit CCW rotation?

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Axel - I already rotated so that the line of intersection of the duck's body with the water looks straight, as to me that was the definitive line that drew my eye?

[Harshad Barve]

cool pose , nice details and lovely sharpness , Liked this lot Morkelbhai
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Stunning light on the YB mate, sharp, and I would maybe take a bit off the top. Nice job to be able to go out and shoot.;)

[James Salywoda]

the loose crop works nicely here Morkel I like the falling water drop and details

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks for the feedback Stu, Jim & Harshad Bhai...

I am trying to refrain from cropping too much - like giving space to my images these days (plus it preserves valuable pixels ;))

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I don't mind the space bro. Looks good, HA is fine and light is fab too. Well done. :)

[Dave Barnes]

Hi Morkel.
When looking at the horizontal line you must not forget perspective. The ducks head is closer to you than the tail, the intersection line will not be horizontal. I agree with Axel on this.
I like the exposure and detail and also think that there is too much dead space and would like to see a bit less.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Hey Bhai, would have loved a lower angle, still nice details and light here.. WD..

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Akos & Dave...

Dave I see your point...my bad - will rotate back so that ripples are more level :)

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Like the light, angle & colours. Image is sharp with good detail. Well done Morkel!