As I mentioned yesterday, I realized I was a day off in my counting, having skipped Christmas there should have been 30 days in December and 21 in January for 51, but I was only on day 50. Scrolling back I saw that I did two day 33’s and moved on so, while I could go back and change all the posts I see little point in that, just suffice to say I am now really on day 52 and do it right from now on.

Anyway, I came across this Mallard taking a nap in Lithia park yesterday. This was shot hand held with the new Canon EOS M3 and wow, am I impressed. The detail in the feathers is amazing (though you may not be able to see it at this size and resolution) and no question of sharpness. Shot at 1/60th of second, 400 ISO, f8 and be there. Guessing the image stabilization did its job here ’cause I don’t think I’m that steady handed.