Territorial Blue Winged Teals

[Grace Scalzo]

From Wakodahatchee last week...the blue winged teals were doing battle apparently over mates and territory.

1/1600, f 5.6, ISO400
Canon Mk3, 500 f4 + 1.4tc

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Grace, I love the action your captured. Being able to see both of the birds eyes in a plus. I like the raised blurree wings for the sense of motion it adds to the image. I also like the blue water with the darker multi-colored background. Finally in my opinion the splash and water drops are the topping on the cake. Well done.

[Ryan Schain]

Great action shot!!

I think there needs to be a bit less contrast here, as there isn't much shadow detail.

[john j. henderson]

I like that you used a high shutter speed to freeze the action; agree these seems to be little shadow detail

[Grace Scalzo]

Thanks for your comments...would you explain about the shadow detail? I do not know what you mean. I didn't adjust for shadows, but maybe there is something that I'm not seeing?

[Arthur Morris]

Wow, you were Johnny on the spot with this one. Love the droplets and the great view of both birds. At least too contrasty and possibly a bit over-SH-ed.

[Grace Scalzo]

OK- let me work and see if I can improve. Thanks!