redhead mallard

[Randy Bronkema]

One from the local bird sancuary last week. Nikon D300s nikon 400mmf2.8 AF-I w/ 1.4 ext.
induro tripod. Post,color curve adjust sharpened and cropped some off the bottom and right side. comments welcome
Thanks
Randy

[Katie Rupp]

Hi Randy, and welcome to BPN. Nice wing flap and good job with the exposure; I would wish for the head to be turned more toward us for a better head angle.

Regards,
Katie

[Randy Stout]

Randy:

Nice wing display, showing good detail, well exposed, sharp.
Katie hit my main concern, that she is turned to far away from us to show here head/face to best advantage.

I would also prefer a bit more room to the left if you have it.

I wasn't quite sure about the title. It looks like a pure red headed hen to me, versus a mallard/redhead hybrid.

Keep them coming, and thanks for the membership support. Please feel free to comment on other folks images too.

Cheers

Randy

[Grace Scalzo]

Why do they turn away from you when they flap? I experience that frequently. Hope to see more from you.