Northern Shoveler( Ducks in Flight 2008- 2009)

[James Salywoda]

Northern Shoveler
Southern, California

Back at Ducks in flight I'm determined to capture keepers for almost all the species that winter here.
This image was taken this evening in late light. I like the way she stands out against the darker green background.

Nikon D300 AFS600 F4 1.4 TC
1/1000s ISO 500 F5.6 EXp. Comp. -2/3

Thanks For Looking
Jim

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Killer eye contact and fantastic warm/soft light!!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light, details, eye contact and sense of motion. Maybe a bit more room?

[Stu Bowie]

Stunning light, and sharp where it counts. The shoveler certainly pops from the BG too. Well captured James.

[Doug Brown]

Really like this one Jim! Great sharpness, excellent light, and eye contact to boot. I do agree about a little more room, but I'd love to add this one to my collection.

[Jeff Wear]

clean shot ,very sharp.You will have a great duck collection soon. .have you been over to the eagle spot ??