Canvasback

[Geoffrey Montagu]

I photographed this large diving duck on a lake that feeds into the Jersey shore last March. A lifer for me. There were a few of these beauties that were fairly calm though cautious. C&C welcome.

D7000, Nikon 500mm + 1.4 tc, 1/2000s, f 7.1, ISO 800, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.




Geoffrey

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Geoff, good low perspective here, and you have captured a nice HA. Overall well exposed, and I do like the droplets on his head.

Congrats on your lifer.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Not sure if excessive cropping or not ideal exposure are responsible for the resulting noisy appearance?

Nice look back pose and low level POV.

WEll done, TFS

[Karl Egressy]

One of the best looking duck species. Love the looking back pose, colors and the water beads.

[Ross Taylor]

Hi Geoffrey, the low angle of the shot gives great perspective on the waves. I very much like every aspect of your shot, composition, and exposure. Congratulations of getting a great shot of this bird!
Ross

[Bill Dix]

Good look at this Canvasback. He gave you a nice head turn. Well captured, and congrats. Could imagine a tad more room left and top.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone.




Geoffrey