Female Smew

Date: August 2019

Location: London, England

Camera Settings: ISO 400 – F/9 – 1/250

This shot was taken at St James Park, London, a stone’s throw from the main road that backs the Houses of Parliament. I had to research because it was the first time I’d noticed her among the myriad other species that gather on the lake and thought at first it might be a little grebe. Luckily I got a better view as she emerged from the water to show off all her colours!