Stop Action, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

It's getting old, to always start out like this, but here it is again. This is another shot that was taken for the introduction to photography class that I took. This is the last of three that were all action shots.

I found these ducks in the creek that runs by my house. Mallards are always pretty, even in black and white.

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Liora (1857) 2004-01-07 20:39

Spactacular! I wonder if it was just "right place right time" situation, or were you waiting for them. Anyway, perfect formation, I like the way that each bird is flying in a different way. The B&W adds some interesting contrast.
Great work fred!

Josh69 (1437) 2004-01-07 21:59

Nice. The ducks though seem to be lacking some sort of 'highlight' which sets them apart from the background and I can't help thinking this one would have been better in colour. Good choice of shutter speed though, there is just a little blur in the wings to show motion, but not so much that it obscures any detail.