How do you like my duck?

[jakethepig]

Went out today to shoot some pics but the rain came. I captured this before it got too heavy

[A.M.D.A.]

Firstly, I would have preferred a much lower perspective. Next time, get as low as you possibly can, even if it means lying down on the mud/grass/dirt. Believe me, your photographic result will be terrific! :yesnod: This is because anyone who views the photo will feel more "connected" with the eye-level subject, and cause them to like the photo.

If the bird is flying (or swimming, walking), leave more space in front of it rather than behind, so the bird appears to be "moving into the picture". If it is "moving out", then the viewer's eye will consequently move out – and stay out. Also try to have the subject's eye look at or near to the camera lens. Sometimes by rapidly raising and lowering a hand, then quickly snapping the shutter-button works.

There is a diagonal white out-of-focus bar running across the upper-left corner of the shot you posted here. It's somewhat distracting.

But – not too bad a job for a starter effort! :thumbsup:

[Pink Dragonfly]

I agree with Alex on his various points, you've got some VERY good advice there!

A couple of bread crumbs work like magic for catching the attention of ducks

I would like a slightly better exposure for the head, it's pretty hard to see the eye.

Just keep practicing, you'll soon get there - ducks are excellent to practice on (also if you at some stage want to start shooting birds in flight)

Mette