Dribbling Wigeon

[Rob Melone]

This dribbling American Wigeon image was captured from a bird blind at Lighthouse Pond in Cape May, NJ. It was bitter cold that day and the wind was ripping through the window of the blind. I used a beanbag on the window shelf of the blind to steady my camera from the howling wind.

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 300mm f/4 w/1.4x teleconverter
1/1600
f/5.6
ISO 400

Manual exposure
Beanbag

C & C are welcome!

[Grant Yang]

I like the contrast between the duck and the background. I also like the water rippling around the ducks body. In this case the slightly higher POV works fine for me.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Gorgeous colors, and IQ. Love the falling droplets. The light looks great and the duck contrasts well against the deep blue water. Would love to see it posted larger.

[William Dickson]

Great image Rob, I love the sharpness of the head and water droplets, also the eye Well done

[Bill Dix]

Lovely portrait, Rob. Nicely exposed, and the water drops do add interest. Dark water helps too. It would look fine at 1200 px wide.

[dankearl]

Size posted is noted.
Nice closeup, I really like the water….

[Satish Ranadive]

Superb portrait. Beautiful colors, nice details on bird, lovely water droplets and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent portrait, nice moment captured.

[Rob Melone]

As requested, here is the image at 1200 px wide. Thanks for asking and for your kind words!