Migrating Ring-necked Duck

This is something new for me. I don't have much experience taking photos of wildlife. I followed advice I got on this site to move along with the duck's movement. So, here's my first effort: A male Ring-necked Duck at the Constitution Gardens pond.

This duck dives for its food and it kept doing that at inopportune moments just as I had a good focus on it. This type of duck likes shallow wetlands; the Constitution Gardens pond apparently qualifies. I read that, of all the diving duck species, the Ring-necked Duck is most likely to drop into small ponds during migration. I was happy to see it drop in to D.C. for a visit.

Thank you for all of your positive feedback. It encourages me to look for opportunities to include more wildlife photos. I appreciate that this photo is on the PP today.

[Amber Hanselmann]

Stunning! I love the reflection :)

[Khawbecker]

@amberhanselmann Thanks, Amber! I appreciate the Fav! :)

[Richard Hoeg]

Great photo and reflection!

[Khawbecker]

@richardhoeg Thanks, Richard!

[Chris Stapleton]

Cool

[*lynn]

So much I like about this... I'll just say fav

[Wendy]

What a great shot and reflections!

[David Ortiz Jr]

Beautifully captured subject with a lovely reflection. It almost looks as if he posed for you Karen. Gorgeous pic!

[Deborah Ortiz]

A fav for sure!

[Khawbecker]

@cljs Thanks, Chris.

[Khawbecker]

@lynnz Thanks, Lynn! I appreciate the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@exposure4u Thanks, Wendy!

[carol white]

Beautiful capture,and a lovely reflection!!

[Taffy]

Brilliant shot -- hard to imagine this is one of your first tries -- great reflection and clarity of detail!

[tony gig]

Amazing clarity in this shot, Beautiful...Fav

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Absolutely delightful capture, an instant FAV from me.

[Gena Pegg]

Such a clear lovely shot! So cute too! Love this! = FAV

[Khawbecker]

@davydo Thanks, Dave! I wish he had been that cooperative. It seemed like he was purposely diving under water every time I had a fix on him. :)

[Khawbecker]

@deborahortiz Thanks for the fav, Debbie! :) I appreciate it!

[Khawbecker]

@carolmw Thanks, Carol!

[Khawbecker]

@taffy Thanks, Taffy! I tend to be attracted to landscapes and architecture, but I'm trying to branch out.

[Khawbecker]

@tonygig Thanks, Tony, and I appreciate the fav! :)

[Khawbecker]

@ladymagpie Thanks the positive feedback and the fav, Heather!

[Khawbecker]

@eyesmile Thanks so much, Gena! I appreciate the Fav!

[Shelley]

Fantastic shot. The movement and reflections are wonderful.

[Gerry]

Fav beautiful photo now following

[Paula Fontanini]

You'd never know you were new to wildlife photography looking at this photo....great color & clarity and the reflection is icing on the cake! :)

[Laurie Higgins]

Your first effort at wildlife photography is a home run! This is another fave for me. The reflection is stunning.

[Rachel]

Terrific photo and congrats on the pp.

[👑 AnaZad]

Very beautiful duck and capture. Congrats on the PP. FAV.

[Judith]

Fav, awesome capture.

[Islandgirl]

Fantastic shot!!
Love the detail and reflection!!!!
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