Water Skimming Mallard

Gallery: AvianPosted March 26, 20181,909 views7 comments

I captured this mallard drake at the lake close to my house. I liked the blue water underneath this guy. Processed with Lightroom, Photoshop and Lightzone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f5.6
1/2500s
Focal Length 540mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 640

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 27, 2018 at 1:17 PM

Excellent portrait of this handsome fellow! Fine detail, and perfect separation from the water.
Mallards may be common, but they are still very beautiful birds. devil

Sandy

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on March 27, 2018 at 2:18 PM

Excellent shot of this guy over the water Jerry. Wing position is very pleasing and I agree with Sandy that Mallards are common but still quite beautiful ducks. You captured this one nicely in great light.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on March 27, 2018 at 2:41 PM

Very nice detailed flight shot. Got to love all those colors.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 27, 2018 at 6:37 PM

I really like the wing position in this one, Jerry. Lots of energy on display and your techs are spot on.

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Comment posted by Bill Kellermeyer on March 28, 2018 at 8:56 AM

I love the detail and strength of thi image. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 28, 2018 at 3:30 PM

Another one of your stellar ducks-in-flight images! Great on the techs, nice composition. Love it ! Hans

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 30, 2018 at 6:43 PM

Excellent light and detail on this beautiful flight shot Jerry devil

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