23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Ring-necked Duck Fanning

This photo displays a ring-necked duck fanning beads of water off of its back and wings. I noticed it bobbing its head underwater, a sure sign that they're about to fan their wings. I pulled up my Canon EOS Rebel T7 with my 75-300mm lens, and waited for that perfect shot.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2025
Date Uploaded: 09.2025
Photo Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7
Copyright: © Nathan Tozier