Gadwall drake

[Bill Dix]

I tried out my new KwikCamo this morning on a pond filled with skittish ducks. The Pintails stayed on the far side (I'm telling myself the dabbling was better over there), but a few Gadwalls came within range. They refused to give me a preening or wingflap pose, but they do have lovely patterned plumage. Lower POV would have been better if possible.

D7000, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 1000, 1/2000s @ f/6.3 manual.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice image, love the pose, reflection and water, Bill. I might take off a little bit on the left side, maybe an inch.

[Bill Dix]

I took another look at this, and decided it looked pretty dark. Here's a brighter version.

[Diane Miller]

Gorgeous!! Great reflection and subtle colors.

[keith mitchell]

Do think the repost gives this image a lift Bill, a calm reflective shot.

Keith.

[Joseph Przybyla]

I like the repost better than the original. Beautiful duck, nicely shown. Thank you for sharing.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

A beauty, Bill. The water color compliments the feathers precisely. Well done.




Geoffrey

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone.