Canvasback – Cambridge, Maryland
On a drizzly March morning along the shoreline near Cambridge, Maryland, I watched through the mist as a lone Canvasback quietly fed in the calm waters of the Chesapeake. Wrapped in fog and filtered light, the scene held a stillness that felt timeless — as if the Bay itself were honoring one of its most iconic waterfowl.

Shot with a telephoto lens from a low angle at the water’s edge, I wanted to get eye-level with the duck — to bring out its elegance, bold silhouette, and deep connection to the heritage of Chesapeake waterfowling. The soft light from the fog smoothed the colors into subtle tones, placing full focus on the shape, grace, and motion of this classic diver.

Available in a variety of fine art sizes and finishes — ideal for waterfowl enthusiasts, collectors of Chesapeake heritage, or anyone who feels at home in the quiet poetry of a marsh morning.

Framing is shown for display purposes. Available unframed and professionally printed to fit standard frame sizes.

Bill Mish Photography