American Widgeon: I posted this image in the general photo section a couple of weeks ago with very few views, something like 50 or so which is very unusual. So I thought I would share...

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

I posted this image in the general photo section a couple of weeks ago with very few views, something like 50 or so which is very unusual. So I thought I would share it again, with some minor color revisions compared to the original post. Hope you enjoy and suggestions are always appreciated. Approx. 50% crop

Sony a9, 600mm + 1.4x (840mm), 1/5000/ f/5.6 (wide open). iso 800.

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kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A fine image. Nice repost.

bajadreamer Loc: Baja California Sur

Really nice shot. You caught him in great wing position, good sun angle, great focus and DOF with nice background. A shot to be proud of!

ShelbyDave Loc: Lone Rock, WI

Beautiful tack sharp photo. Thanks for posting again, I don't believe I had seen this one.

crafterwantabe Loc: Mn

Beautiful

Rhinophoto Loc: Davis, CA

Really nice. The reflections are great - off feathers, off droplets on the belly, the eye.

Mike

Steve F Loc: Draper, Utah

Very nice! I love the position of the duck and the soft background.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Nalu wrote:

I posted this image in the general photo section a couple of weeks ago with very few views, something like 50 or so which is very unusual. So I thought I would share it again, with some minor color revisions compared to the original post. Hope you enjoy and suggestions are always appreciated. Approx. 50% crop

Sony a9, 600mm + 1.4x (840mm), 1/5000/ f/5.6 (wide open). iso 800.

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

...I hate landings...they really are “controlled crashes...” beautifully done...!

BamaTexan Loc: Deep in the heart of Texas

Excellent capture in every way!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Nalu wrote:

I posted this image in the general photo section a couple of weeks ago with very few views, something like 50 or so which is very unusual. So I thought I would share it again, with some minor color revisions compared to the original post. Hope you enjoy and suggestions are always appreciated. Approx. 50% crop

Sony a9, 600mm + 1.4x (840mm), 1/5000/ f/5.6 (wide open). iso 800.

What a gorgeous, awesome shot of this impressive specimen

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

joecichjr wrote:

What a gorgeous, awesome shot of this impressive specimen

Appreciate the nice response. I thought it was rather nice myself and this is by far one of the best I have gotten of these Widgeons. Ducks are quick and tough to get when flying, at least for me, but with a bit of luck managed to get this guy in good pose with nice background. Again, thanks for the comment.