Northern Shoveler Drake in Flight

[Doug Brown]

Here's another duck from this past year's Ducks Unlimited workshop that I co-lead with Dave Salem. This breeding plumage Northern Shoveler looked stunning as it flew by us! The green on the wings is only visible from certain light angles, so I was happy that this bird's were on full display.

Canon 1Dx, 600mm + 1.4x, f/5.6, 1/2500, ISO 640, manual exposure, hand held

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Doug, another brilliant flight pose with the full down stroke of the wings. I agree that caught at the right angle, the light will bring out the colours so much better. Overall, well exposed, tack sharp, and a killer BG. Trailing droplets always adds to an image. Well captured.

[Isaac Grant]

You are truly the DIF master. Another perfect shot. Has me thinking where can I go to get a shot like this. In NY we only get close to these guys in the dead of winter when most of the ponds are frozen and they are forced to be up close to the edges. I echo what Stu said and literally thought killer background and then read his post and smiled. Love the head turn as well.

[keith mitchell]

Hello Doug,not a lot to add this as got to be near to perfection.

Keith.

[Bill Dix]

Another stunner! Love those colors, and perfect flight position against lovely BG. Nicely done.

[David Salem]

Fantastic looking frame of this beautiful Drake shoveler. The wing position doesn't get any better than this and the lit speculums add a ton to the image. That background really sets off the Drake beautifully and one of my favorite parts of the image is the nice clean whites you exposed and processed. Great work Doug and definitely looking forward to our Workshop this January

[Doug Brown]

Appreciate the comments everyone!

[Jim Crosswell]

Beautiful image Doug! It's all been said but it would be a shame to not acknowledge this perfect frame.