Hello friends and newbies,
It's been a while and I have some catching up to do. Socrate, before you yell at me, my excuse for being absent is that I've been busy - really, really busy...okay? I haven't had many shooting opportunities the last few weeks and what I have, you've seen before. Hope you like Northern Shovelers.

#1 The Speed Demon

#2 Female Northern Shoveler

#3 Male Northern Shoveler contemplating life

#4 Breaking away from the Shovelers for a moment, here, we have the male Mallard

#5 A goose from up north

#6 Red Tail

#7 The lovely and lively female Mallard

#8 Shovelers are usually be seen with their spatulated bills under water. This was the first time I've ever seen them talk

#9 This poor fellow has just seen his reflection for the very first time, and he might be going into shock.

#10 Last one - yet another chatty male Shoveler

Hi Maggie! Missed hearing from you!
These are great--#9 is priceless!

Awesome shots, that Canada goose in flight is just gorgeous!

Ah Maggie, welcome back! I have been wondering about you. I realize life can get in the way of photos, it is just nice to have you back. Having just spent this evening trying to get some better shoveler shots I am humbled. These are all great. I thought 8 was great, nice color and all until the saw 9, it looks as if he is checking his fly! All great shots.

Tim

Awsome shots Maggie.They are all exceptional.
Harsha

Great series Maggie. #2 and #5 are tops! Love the profile on that shoveler

Cheers
Gene

All of them great shots but I particullary enjoyed the RTH! I can't even imagine myself trying a BIF like the 1st shot! I tried ny XT and 100mm F2 and kouldn't keep up on pigeons flying directly towards me

Hey Mag's these are priceless, #9 is a poster shot, that shot is amazing, what a wonderful expression and pose, I love it.

Your ability and passion to capture wonderful moments always make me smile, Great Job!

I know what you mean by beeing busy lately, sheeesh can't seem to find time to process images lately.

Steve

Hi Mag, My fav's are 2, 6 and 9. all great though.

Welcome to FM, Maggie. It is always nice to see new members joining the N&W Forum, especially with such great pictures......... wait a minute! ..... Maggie.....?.... I think I remember that name......hummmmm...

How are you doing Maggie? You've been missed. I should be yelling at you, like you said, but I'll forgive you.
I see you didn't loose your touch. These shots are really really good. I wouldn't even try to get a shot like the first one. # 5 (a wall hanger), and 7 are over the top, and the hawk shot is unique. Well done!
Stick around,
Socrate

It took me a few times looking at each but finally #2 is my favorite.



Wacky roger

Great shots Maggie

Congratulations.... I would have more to say, but I'm not feeling well so ......

Congratulations

Lil

Great! Love the #1 the most!

Good to se you back Maggie as I wondered what happened to you. But I have been a bit absent my sely lately getting involved with the Mass. Audubon.
These look great and nice detail and color so I guess you still got it.
Lou

maggie Love the first two Northern Shovelers >> Every time I come across these guys their little heads are down in the water and I rarely get a descent shot with their heads up. The female on the log is fantastic... Speed demon is great too

Anthony Whitmo

good to see ya again ms Bee...that topside Canada Goose is so darrn sweet, just like the lady shoveler......get busy shootin' more, quit that other busy stuff, you have duties here.

a pleasure to view