Gadwall Hen " The Golden Glow"

[James Salywoda]

Gadwall Duck
Southern, California

Gadwall ducks tend to elevate quickly on a steep angle as this hen was climbing out....:)

Nikon D300S AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC
ISO 640 F5.6 1/2500

Thanks For Looking
Jim

[Mike Lentz]

Simply put, the best Gadwall image I have seen! The feather position, the feather details, the killer light, the killer BG. NICE, now go and frame it! :)

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Gorgeous !!! Wonderful lighting and great flight pose with excellent detail. A real beauty James !!!

[Mike Tracy]

Exquisite image. All the colors work together perfectly. Tack sharp but not overdone.

If I had my druthers I would wish the shadow behind the wing wasn't there. Would also consider removing the forward catch light.

[Danny J Brown]

Man, you are really on a roll Jim because these waterfowl shots are your best ever. I can't wait to give all of my focus points a work out this weekend.

[Ed Schneider]

Absolutely stunning image!!! I think the shadow from the wing is not a big issue here, as the overall splendor from the evening light make up for it. I think I see some noise around the tail feathers and beak area, but may be my monitor. Thanks for sharing :)

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Jim, I love this image. Your composition, pose, exposure, sharpness, and background all are spot on in my opinion. A beautiful image, congratulations.

[Krijn Trimbos]

So beautiful Jim! Love the wing position, the gorgeous light, eye contact and BG. Too bad the far wing is OOF. For me this could use a bit more room especially in front of the bird. Otherwise pretty much killer!

[Fabs Forns]

I love the grin on her face and the warm light. Perfect BG and I'm OK with the placement in frame for web presentation. A print would require more room around.

[denise ippolito]

Jim, Beautiful golden BG. Stunning details. I love the wing position.

[LouBuonomo]

Oh My that is exquisite ! Color is just wonderful as is the feather detail.. Wow

[Ted Willcox]

Hi James
Perfection or as close as you can get to it.
Ted

[Harshad Barve]

My friend , it will take some time and hardwork for anyone to superseed this image , Big congrats
TFS

[Ramon M. Casares]

Could a flying Duck get any better? I don;t think so... light, pose, detail, BG, colores, sharpness and comp are all simply awesome! Big congratulatinos!

[Stu Bowie]

What can I say James - another fantastic capture from you. I like the IQ, light, detail and colours. Great wing position, and overall this is really so sharp. Very well captured.

[arash_hazeghi]

Wonderful wing position and BG, congrats!

[Hendri Venter]

Now that is sweet light. Fantastic image with outstanding detail and colours. Nice and sharp too. Wel done James.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Probably a bit tight for me but man! Those colors and pose. Absolutely PERFECT Jim!

[A_Maddah]

Hi James
Superb shot .the colours, light,detail and background are just perfect!!!

Asad

[Callie de Wet]

A wallhanger duck for sure!

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

James, hats off. the BG takes this over the top....and of course the sharpness and the wing position are excellent. Keep 'em coming.

[Kerry Perkins]

Beautiful work Jim! It's all been said above, just wanted to add my congrats on such a stunner!!