Gadwall Duck "Landing Pano"

[James Salywoda]

Gadwall Duck
Southern, California

On this shot I made it into a pano as I added canvas in front of the duck I'm curious if it works for you guys
as I don't mind not having more room in front.

Nikon D300s AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC
1/2500 F7.1 ISO 640

Thanks For Looking
Jim

[Martin Wallis]

works for me! great lighting and I like having that space in front. were you shooting in continuous mode?
cheers

[James Salywoda]

continuous mode?

Thanks! Yes always in continuous when shooting action.

[denise ippolito]

Jim, I think the crop looks good. I love the IQ of your ducks in flight. Beautiful details and pose w/ a complimentary BG.

[Michael Zajac]

Nice landing pose.Very good exposure and sharpness

[Rahul Sachdev]

Loved this one. I second denise here. Your ducks in flight are really amazing.

[Krijn Trimbos]

I think the crop looks good James. Cool landing shot! I do believe the focus is on the belly more than on the eye and would suggest to maybe selectively sharpen the eye a tad more, as to enhance apparent sharpness. Could be just me though. Great colours and pose. Well done!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great incoming pose and BG. I would try to get more details in the blacks and desaturate the legs a few points.

[Marina Scarr]

Love the perspective you achieved here. Nice clean BG with great action. I think I would give a touch more sharpening to the head. You're killing me with these flight shots!

[Daniel Pettersson]

Fantastic capture. The pose and especially the angle is great!

[Stu Bowie]

James, I like the angle here, together with the landing posture. This is pin sharp, and overall, well exposed. I like the BG too.