Gadwall

Gallery: AvianPosted February 13, 201061 views7 comments

I have always found that Gadwalls are hard to approach but I finally had an opportunity last week at Sweetwater near Tucson. The reed floating on the water in front of the bird is unfortunate but I love the fine markings and the beautiful scapulars on this duck.

Thanks for looking and thanks for your comments and suggestions.

Canon 50D, 300mm f/4 IS w/1.4 handheld, 1/800 @ f/5.6, ISO 400

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7 comments

Comment posted by Ron Pullen on February 13, 2010 at 7:05 PM

I too like the fine markings on this bird, beautiful indeed. Ron

Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Saunders on February 13, 2010 at 8:55 PM

Shame about the reed Hans, but you couldn't exactly wade in and move it. I also love the intricate markings on this species.
I like the slightly open beak

Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Harbour on February 13, 2010 at 9:57 PM

Beautiful capture of the delicate markings.

Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 13, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Hans,

The beauty of these birds is such a pleasant surprise. Great detail and the open beak is pretty sweet. A little tight on the back and of course the OOF veg going through the frame isn't ideal.

- Luke

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on February 14, 2010 at 10:38 AM

Such fine details. Love the water color and little wake. The reed is unfortunate but nothing you could do about it. Love the slightly open bill.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 14, 2010 at 12:03 PM

Gorgeous feather detail here Hans. I'm not crazy about the swimming "away" factor but looks like you got him just in time

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Dubois on February 14, 2010 at 12:56 PM

Love the colors and the details you caught on the drake Hans. Hate that reed across the image. So how're your cloning skills?

Registered on February 22, 2005, 129 Posts, 4739 Comments