Landing Gear 2
Now this is where I would ultimately like the crop to be (more if I had my choice ) but I want to have enough size for bigger images.
I took this yesterday. We had some uncommon pelican visitors and I was wandering trying to get good shots of them. Needless to say, I got sidetracked and took pictures of everything I could find.
I adjusted the curves and sharpened a little. I cropped it gently to bring the duck in a little. If anyone has suggestions as to the color balance, please help.
Taken in Evanston, Wyoming at the pond called The Ice Ponds. This mallard is a wild bird and just visiting. :)

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Marvin Collins, 4 months ago
Another beauty
Melissa Hintz in reply to Marvin Collins’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Marvin!! I see you have strayed from the blue herons…oh my what next? :)
Krys Bailey, 4 months ago
Oh, nice shot! Lovely capture of the landing!
Melissa Hintz in reply to Krys Bailey’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Krys!! The landing reminds me of an airplane landing when it applies the brakes. :]
PPV247, 4 months ago
Great timing. Excellent capture
Melissa Hintz in reply to PPV247’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much!
dawndavies, 4 months ago
beautiful capture, and well caught dawn
Melissa Hintz in reply to dawndavies’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much Dawn!
Ellen, 4 months ago
Taken at the right time, Beautiful capture! (Thanks for your comment!)
RichardV, 4 months ago
Great timing.
Andy Mueller IPA, 4 months ago
Oh yeah Melissa, perfect timing !!! Definatley water skiing!
Melissa Hintz in reply to Ellen’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Ellen! I almost missed it, I was looking the other way. LOL
Melissa Hintz in reply to RichardV’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Richard!
Melissa Hintz in reply to Andy Mueller IPA’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much Andy!! I try not to get a big head but this one got a pat on the back! LOL!!