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Mallard hen in flight
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Mallard hen in flight

by Robert Bunch

Gallery: AvianPosted November 22, 2013175 views15 comments
I captured this mallard hen in flight at White Rock lake in Dallas. I think this is my favorite wing position for flight shots.

D300s, 200-400/4 with TC14

1/1250@5.6, ISO 500

Thank you for any comments.

Comments

15 comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on November 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Excellent Flight shot. I too like this wing position. If there is a bit more room on the left, I'd be interested in seeing it. Very nice image.
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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on November 22, 2013 at 4:41 PM
Nice mallard BIF. :toast:
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 22, 2013 at 7:25 PM
Certainly a nice wing position for this species-it really shows off the color patch. Beautifully crisp flight shot, Robert.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 22, 2013 at 9:57 PM
Very nice detail/sharpness in an excellent flight shot.
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Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on November 22, 2013 at 11:03 PM
Great flight shot. Congratulations!
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 23, 2013 at 12:40 AM
Robert,
This position certainly works well for this bird, very nice capture :toast:
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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on November 23, 2013 at 1:04 AM
Nice capture and techs. For small and medium birds, I agree the bottom of the downstroke is good; for bigger birds I the wings above the bird.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 23, 2013 at 8:52 AM
No nits from me, very nice flight shot Robert! :toast:
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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 23, 2013 at 11:18 AM
Very nice colors and wing position, Robert.
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Comment posted by Rick Andrews on November 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Great shot Robert, nice detail and beautifully lit. I agree that this wing position is probably best as it shows off the feather details without casting shadows over the rest of the bird. Like Keith, I too would like to see a little more room for the duck to "fly into" on the left side of the frame.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 25, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Excellent flight shot Robert, the head is tack sharp and a nice wing position. :toast:
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 26, 2013 at 8:19 AM
Excellent flight shot, detail is wonderful.

Ray
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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 26, 2013 at 9:13 PM
Great flight capture of this lady Robert :cool: Very nice feather details, I especially like seeing the iridescent color in the wings.
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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 27, 2013 at 2:19 AM
Great detail and flight pose Robert
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Comment posted by David Bogener on November 27, 2013 at 4:13 PM
Robert,
Outstanding mallard flight shot. It inspiresme to work harder on my flight shots, Dave
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