Lady Gadwall

[Robert Holguin]

Hello everyone.
Early this spring I was able to photograph a pair of gadwalls.
After dropping as low as I could and being very still they came in pretty close.
C&C welcomed and encouraged.
Nikon 300s l Nikon 300 2.8 VR w/ 1.4 tc l ISO 640 l F9 l 1/1000 l Multi Segment l Manual l Gear on Skimmer pod.

[David Salem]

Beautiful feather detail and exposure in this shot. Nice preening pose and I like the clear eye and the tighter comp you have chosen to highlight this nice capture. Well done

[PhilCook]

David took the words right of of my mouth, nice bit of eye candy Robert, lovely oily sheen on the plumage, ans always like water fowl shots with a hint of blue water such as this

[Joe Senzatimore]

Great low angle and exposure. A bit tight in frame , but that is a matter of taste. Still a super image.

[gail bisson]

The female is a plain Jane but you have made her look as pretty as can be!
I like the wing position and the nice low POV. Nice to see a bit of the foot in the water,
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Robert, good preening pose, especially that she has lifted her wing. Getting down low has turned out well, and I like the mix of blues and browns over the entire image.

[Robert Holguin]

Thank you all very much for the comments.
Much appreciated.

[Karl Egressy]

Great closeness and excellent preening pose, Robert. Well done.