Drake Gadwall

[David Salem]

This was taken back in March during our annual "Ducks Unlimited" workshop in Southern California.

I don't see Gadwall posted to often so I thought this might be a nice change. I love the neck and breast feathers of the drakes of this species.

Looking forward to this years waterfowl and workshop season.

1DX---840mm---f6.3---ss1/2500---ISO640---HH@8:40am---25% crop

Thanks as always for looking and for your input. I appreciate it.

David

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Killer sharp, perfect light, IQ and DOF. I love that the bird is perfectly evenly lit, that there are no shadows visible and details are exquisite through out. Man, this is an awesome image Dave

[Richard Gollar]

Outstanding photo well done

[David Salem]

Thanks guys. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[Marina Scarr]

Killer flight pose, David. Like seeing that one drop of water. Would like a tad more room on top.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dave, well, you sure nailed this flight pose - what a great down stroke of the wings. I really like the overall exposure and sharpness, and the detail is tops. Comp wise, I would like to see a bit more room on the right, with a touch of space on top.

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent shooting angle, great pose and detail, David.

[gail bisson]

Well done! Perfect wing position and tack sharp.
Great light as well. I like the one little drop!
Gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Those feather details on the neck are downright mesmerizing! Super nice full downward wing stroke showing off the wing colours. I agree having a bit more room above would work well, but certainly nice as presented.

[Doug Brown]

Sweet frame Dave! Perfect downstroke of the wings and great sharpness and eye contact! Sounds like this winter is going to be big for ducks in So. Cal., as they're already arriving in good numbers!

[David Salem]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Yes Doug, lots of ducks already. They are predicting a bumper year.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Dave,
A spectacular flight shot IMO. I do agree about a bit more room above.
Works well though and it's so sharp and "frozen" that it hurts to look.
Really great work mate!
TFS!

[Geoff Newhouse]

Awesome shot David. Everything is perfect here...so sharp and great colours.

TFS
Geoff