Ruddy Duck

[Katie Rupp]

Although this fellow still has his bright blue bill, his tail has that an end-of-breeding-season look. I took this on a very overcast, light rain sprinkles day which gave me a chance to practice flash technique. C&C encouraged and much appreciated.

Canon 40D; f5.6, 1/800; Manual, ISO 1000; 580EX &BB, E-TTL-1; 500f4 & 1.4x

[Alfred Forns]

Beautiful Ruddy !!! Sure got some nice light for this one katie !!! Whites look perfect and the eye is clearly visible I like the framing and gorgeous water !!! Big Congrats !!!!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Katie,
I like the composition, image and capture Lady Katie...I especially love the pano crop...you have very good color rendition and a sharp eye...good show...:cool:

[Lance Peters]

Hi Katie - cool duck - like the pano crop and flash look just right.
Nice one :)