Crash laning

[arash_hazeghi]

Not a big fan of mallards, but I liked how this one is coming to crash land with his wet feet!

1DX 600II + 1.4X III f/6.3 1/3200sec ISO 800 handheld. hope you like it

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[Andre Pretorius]

Stunning colours on feet, BG does not draw attention away from bird. Droplets adds impact. Would like more light on head.

[Robert Holguin]

Great shot!!
Love the dangling wet feet.
Wonderful background and light.
I do wish for more visibility on the head.
Well done.

[David Salem]

Cool pose and tons of great color on this one. Love the splayed legs setting up for the landing. Sharp and well exposed as usual. Wish for a better HA with some eye showing. Very nice capture Arash.

[shane shacaluga]

Good shot Arash. Love the tilted angle and the water droplets. The multi tone background is great too

I am in two minds whether the bird needs more light on it or not. Maybe a bit more on the head to make out the birds left eye (right one in the pic)

Are the ducks legs and webbed feet that red colour ?

Thanks for sharing

[vishaljadhav]

Stunning flight , the light looks superb and the BG is one i would like to carry with me everywhere
The pose is interesting, agree with others on the HA but i am not sure we anytime get all things perfect
i may try and lighten the eyes may get the feel needed, not sure but from the RAW you can give it a try .
Its truly a superb shot a bit more of those eyes will really take it over the top

[Satish Ranadive]

Absolutely superb image with beautiful colors,nice details, lights and great BG.
Wish little head turn on RHS. Love the pose with beautiful wing spread,wonderful composition,lights and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[arash_hazeghi]

thanks everyone, you can see the head better in a large file

http://ari1982.smugmug.com/Avian/Shorebirds/Ducks/12128624_j2TjDk#!i=2565906387&k=FrpTLFb&lb=1&s=O

BTW, the site has reverted back to 1024 pixels.

[Frank Schauf]

Excellent flight pose, colors and sharp details.