Theme: Gadwall.

[Karl Egressy]

I had no access to a computer for a few days.
This and some more ducks meant to be part of last Month theme.
Thanks for looking and commenting.

Canon 1D Mark IV.
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS II. +1.4x III.
ISO 1000
1/2000 s
f7.1
HH sitting at the water's edge.

[gail bisson]

The thumbnail doesn't do this one justice Karl.
I would take some off the top.
Great POV and head angle.The water colors and the swirls within are lovely.
I love the clean look at all the scalloped edges of the feathers.
I wonder if you decreased the exposure by 1/3 if that would bring out even more detail on the feathers? It would also add a bit more depth to that lovely water.

[arash_hazeghi]

I like the low angle and nice colors in the relatively calm water which is key to animate like this. I wish the hen had a more dynamic pose she looks a bit sleepy here :)
TFS

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Terrific details and colors here Karl. I think your comp is spot on as well. No nits from me.

[Ross Taylor]

Hi Karl,

Love the background! I with Gail re a little off the top, perhaps pano crop? The white patterns in the plumage seem to pop out a bit much ... do you think sharpening or contrast can be backed off a little to reduce that effect?

TFS-Ross