Barrow, AK | June | Canon 1D4 | Canon 600mm f4 IS | 1/640, f6.3, ISO400
Quick edit from laptop. I was pleased this endangered species gave us some photo opps (several) at good distances posing in attractive sections of tundra. We spent many hours and a few tundra hikes trying to get close to this species.
I think some fill flash might have improved the image even further. I don't know however, how the duck would have reacted... So don't tale this as critic, just a suggestion when I see this image.
I think some more saturation might have almost the same effect..
I was hoping there would still be a few of these lingering around north Norway during my visit last week. Unfortunately only eider could be located. In the spring the harbours up there are packed with thes birds and King EIder. Oh well a good excuse for abothr trip.
The colours of the bird complliment well those of the tundra and it is a good setting as I have only seen photos of this bird either in flight or on the water. I agree the saturation could be pushed up a touch. Glad to see you hiking efforts were rewarded as it is not the easiest of terrains to negotiate.