green-wing teal

[Keith Carver]

This female g-w teal was nonstop bottom feeding in about two inches of water, until she finally lifted her bill out of the water for this pose. Depending on the light angle, the speculum color can appear green, teal (as in this photo), or blue. Weskeag Marsh, South Thomaston, Maine, 9-20-08.

1DM3, 500 mm, 1.4x TC, ISO 640, f/8, 1/1250 sec.

C & C appreciated.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Great low angle, and the bubbling action is very neat!! I thought it needed a contrast boost so here is a repost with that done to it (the added contrast has also added a nicer warmth to the image...)

[Keith Carver]

I like the more contrasty repost better than my original! Looks much better. Thanks for taking the time to do this, Daniel.

[carole wiley]

I too prefer the contrast. Love the bubble action and the hint of color in the wing. Lovely low angle and a nice reflection.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very nice capture Keith and Daniel's repost really brings out the color and detail. Nice work and thanks for sharing.