Green Wing Teal

[Stinky]

Not sure what anyone thinks about this. I took it this weekend in Cape May, NJ. I thought the crop was something different. The first teal is slightly out of focus. These were very difficult to photo. Every time I got somewhat even close, they either fly or swim away. Most other ducks give you a little time>

[AB26]

An interesting composition, very interesting. There is something about it that I really like. Yes I like it.

[Dusty]

Personally I wouldn't have captured the image. For me it doesn't show the birds off, feather wise or the shapes of the birds. I understand about trying to get close and the birds flying off, what I do is take a few steps at a time very slowly so they used to you being there and when you are near enough take the image. Doesn't always works Steve.
Dave.

[Clive Kirby]

It's always nice to get a bit closer, but what makes this shot for me is the two ducks mirroring each others actions and the closeness doesn't matter so much. Looking at the depth of field, I suspect if you had focused in a bit closer you would have got both birds in focus. But I don't think it particularly spoils the overall impact of the shot.
regards
Clive

[Emmie]

Pretty cool! I like how they are like copying each other! The sunlight behind them is perfect! I think you hit it at the right time of day! We're they hard to capture?