Mr. Mallard

[Roy Priest]

Taken today on my home from work.
D90, 500 f4, ISO 400, 1/40 sec, +1 (mistake), handheld.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Roy - like the limited DOF although some more of the beak in focus for my personal tastes, good HA and eye contact, nice detail in the eye.
Wasn't sure about all the negative space on the right when I first opened it up - but think it works well.
Little tight at the bottom maybe.
Like it a lot!! Good show :)

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Roy Maybe a slight turn away would give you more dof and fill up the neg space, appealing as presented, love the colors and sharpness !! ... btw its is difficult picking up the pretty color on these ducks !!!

... forgot to mention amazingly sharp for the shutter speed !!!!!

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Nice detail for 1/40, great eye and colors look sweet. Interesting composition, I like it maybe a tad tight, pretty much enjoy it as presented - thanks for sharing.

[Roy Priest]

Hi Roy - like the limited DOF although some more of the beak in focus for my personal tastes, good HA and eye contact, nice detail in the eye.
Wasn't sure about all the negative space on the right when I first opened it up - but think it works well.
Little tight at the bottom maybe.
Like it a lot!! Good show :)

Thanks Lance, I should have made more of an effort to get the bill more in focus.

[Roy Priest]

Hi Roy Maybe a slight turn away would give you more dof and fill up the neg space, appealing as presented, love the colors and sharpness !! ... btw its is difficult picking up the pretty color on these ducks !!!

... forgot to mention amazingly sharp for the shutter speed !!!!!

Thanks Alf.

[Roy Priest]

Nice detail for 1/40, great eye and colors look sweet. Interesting composition, I like it maybe a tad tight, pretty much enjoy it as presented - thanks for sharing.

THanks Jeff. It's full frame.