I’m curious as to why you chose this photo to post. Personally, I’d have waited or arranged for the bird to be facing me, or ideally, facing a bit past my left or right shoulder, and then I’d have crouched down to its level for a shot. Bonus points if the sun is behind you when you take the shot. Most mallards I encounter are near tame, so I’d also have tried to get closer for a sharper result if this is the result of cropping or digital zoom.
I’m curious as to why you chose this photo to post. Personally, I’d have waited or arranged for the bird to be facing me, or ideally, facing a bit past my left or right shoulder, and then I’d have crouched down to its level for a shot. Bonus points if the sun is behind you when you take the shot. Most mallards I encounter are near tame, so I’d also have tried to get closer for a sharper result if this is the result of cropping or digital zoom.