I took this picture at Conkers, in Leicestershire, UK. There are many waterways in the park and a big lake next to the car park where you can see ducks, geese and swans. As people were feeding the ducks, this mallard shook his wings and I had to react quickly to take the shot.
Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500 with OS set at 230mm
Handheld
ISO 1600
F5.6- 1/1250s
Date: 14/11/2010
Location: Conkers, Leicestershire, UK
Photographer: Arnaud Germain