"Hey Malcolm, have you seen the size of her?"

This image depicting a pair of ducks was captured close to wear I live. I don't often try to capture birds, as they are often to fast for me to capture their true beauty and gracefulness. However this pair caught my eye, and appeared to be looking at something in the distance, hence the title. I liked the amount of detail and the depth of colour within the male.

Any tips for capturing them in flight or from a distance would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Nathan

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon EOS 7D
Lens:	EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Recording media:	RAW (digital)
Date Taken:	11 Apr 2011 - 11:15 AM
Focal Length:	135mm
Aperture:	f/5.6
Shutter Speed:	1/250sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	200
Exposure Mode:	Program AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
Flash:	No Flash

Title:	"Hey Malcolm, have you seen the size of her?"
Username:	NDODS
Uploaded:	22 Jan 2012 - 10:18 AM
Tags:	Commitment, Couple, Life, Marriage, Observing, Partnership, Watching, Wildlife / nature
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