Northern Shoveler

[Jeff Nadler]

Northern Shoveler, female, Montezuma NWR, NY

Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 7.1
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
ISO: 400
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal length: 700mm
Subject distance: 19 m

[Randy Stout]

Jeff:

Great display of the bill. Most of my shovelers have their bill in the water, or are swimming away!

Well exposed. I think the head and eye might stand a bit more selective sharpening, although the bill looks fine.

Perhaps a smidge more space to the rear, just a sliver really.

Thanks for sharing.

Randy

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Jeff,
Agree with Randy that I would add a tad to the right. I love the reflection in this - very pretty shot.
Best,
Nicki

[John Blumenkamp]

Great light and details here Jeff... awesome stuff! I agree about the right side.

[Harshad Barve]

beautiful exposure and details here
not sure about BG ,
another vote for more space in back
TFS