A fully mature drake Wigeon preens his plumage on the Choptank River in Maryland.
© Tom Reichner
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Preening Wigeon - Maryland, USA
Canon-1D Mark IV
800mm · f/10.0 · 1/2500s · ISO 1000
An original pose, fine detail on feathers, great light... this will always earn the highest rating on my book. Beautiful work.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Cathleen! While I also photograph birds in flight, I will always treasure these on-the-water opportunities the most, because they allow for more detailed rendering of the fine feather detail.
Agreed. :)
Very nice!
Thank you, Harry!