A Touch Of Purple

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This image of the mottled duck was taken at Wakodahatchee last night. There was a heavy cloud cover as well as beautifulk blue sky but this image was captured as he was passing over the clouds.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
1/1250. F7.1
ISO 320
hand held

All comments are appreciated. Thanks !

[Alfred Forns]

Excellent capture Judy !!! You do great with your 300 2.8 !!!! Not easy focusing on those speeding demons !!! Soft light and all so sharp !!! Love it !!!!

[Mike Tracy]

I know we are supposed to refrain from adjectives like great but......Great shot ! Really well done considering how fast they fly with a full head of steam. The light has fallen just right to boot.

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice image, love the composition and the action. Detail on the duck is superberb...:D

[Juan Aragonés]

Fantastic capture Judy! the 300 2,8 is IMO the best lens for flights and here we have a neat example.

[Glenn Bartley]

Nice one Judy. Not sure if you could do some selective S/H on the birds breast to bring out some more detail there?

[Todd Frost]

Nicely done and presented Judy. Nice wing position and good sharpness.
Todd

[Brian Wong]

Hi Judy!

Nice and sharp, and I love the splash of color!

[Fabs Forns]

Great image, Judy, the Speculum really shows off here :)

[Simon Bennett]

Super shot.