To infinity and beyond!

[kiley9806]

i really like the trailling water! is it shot like this, or did you crop out any water on the bottom from the lake/pond? i think it might make more sense if you could see that, but it is implied, so it works anyways.

[Michaelaw]

i really like the trailling water! is it shot like this, or did you crop out any water on the bottom from the lake/pond? i think it might make more sense if you could see that, but it is implied, so it works anyways.

I did crop but on the horizontal. It was one of those shots that one tries to plan for so when she bolts you'll be ready with the right shutter speed to capture her but then the AF has a hard time locking and you lose your comp for a second and BAM!!! Your shot is compromised from your original plan. When you get the duck back in comp the autofocus is in trouble again. The duck ended up in the top right corner of the shot with her wingtip dangerously close to being out of frame. A really good shot for me would have been an inclusion of the water she just left plus more room extending horizontally out from either wing

Thanks for the comments everyone

[Barefoot]

Very well done, Michael. More please.

[Marko]

Very well done indeed - that trailing 'water' is really duck pee though isn't it?

[Gem]

Lol. Everything's already been said.

[GregL]

Lol. Everything's already been said.

Great 'smiley' Gem

[Mad Aussie]

Very well done indeed - that trailing 'water' is really duck pee though isn't it?

Oh lovely ... what a way to ruin a great image

[kiley9806]

lol marko - thats what i thought! i mean, i knew it was water from take-off, but thats why i mentioned it... totally understand how hard it would be to get everything as you explained it micheal - amazing capture as is!