This was taken last fall while phtographing in Bosque. There were several shovellers in one area but seldom close enough to photograph. This little female ventured a little closer one day and I captured this image.
The angle of the bill helps highlight the shovel shape. Sharpness is good. I do see a funny looking border around the bird that is visible in the water adjacent to the bird.
Axel I am travelling and just took another look at this image and it does look a touch dark. I edited it last night and t either the lighting was not good or my eyes. < smile > Anyway thanks for your comments.