Another Ring Necked Duck

[George Scott]

This is the partner of the guy I posted yesterday - well they were hanging out together at least. Very cute, I can see why he likes her!

Canon EOS 50D
600mm
f/8
1/1600s
ISO 640

George

[Tony Whitehead]

Great light and sharpness. Water texture is lovely. Maybe a little more room? Well done with the low angle.

[Stu Bowie]

Looks like you were in the water to capture this at such a low angle. Lovely light, and I like the droplets all over the body. Well captured George.

[Bryan Hix]

Good light and angle. I like the water droplets as well. Species correction: This appears to be hen scaup (lesser or greater, I don't know).

[DustinFinn]

Just love the low angle and the water droplets... super light too.

[George Scott]

Good light and angle. I like the water droplets as well. Species correction: This appears to be hen scaup (lesser or greater, I don't know).

Bryan, you are spot on - my wife told me 2 minutes after I posted that this was a female lesser scaup. We have a few that hang around in the local area and the ring necked male was definitely impressed by her.. thanks for the catch
George

[Sharna Lee]

Excellent lighting. I also love the eye contact. Great pose, great sharpness and the low angle just puts this one over the top for me. Well done.

Sharna