Mallard hen wing flap

[Bill Dix]

Another from my local lake, last week. Head is about parallel, but I know a little turn would have helped, as would a lower shooting angle. C&C appreciated.

D90 | 500f4 + 1.4x | ISO 640 | 1/2000s @ f/5.6 | -0.7 EV

[Randy Stout]

Bill:

Good self critique. This pose does give us a peak at the speculum, which is good.
Nice sense of action from wing position and drops.

Sharp and well exposed.

Cheers

Randy

[Clemens Vanderwerf]

Nice catch. Agree with our own comments.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I too agree with your self critique, and I would also have liked a more open near wing - even if sacrificing some more of the speculum.

Appealing colours, sharp, and good water drop action.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Agree with your critique but have to say this a very nice image and it is the lighting that helps make this a little bit special.

[Pieter de Waal]

Agree with Jonathan light and exposure makes for a good image. Nice detail especialy the water droplets. Crits have been covered.