2016 California Waterfowl Conservation Stamp - "Snows at Butte Sink" Virginia Artist Each print is framed with

Each print is framed with an official matching stamp and watercolor remarque

I attempted to capture the backlight of the rising sun on the convection fog lifting off the surface of the pond

The male Ring-necked duck is distinguished by its handsome head with irridecent purple and beautiful bill markings

Image size 8 x 10

In a private collection

2016 California Waterfowl Conservation Stamp - "Snows at Butte Sink" Virginia Artist Each print is framed withA painting by Guy Crittenden of Richmond, Va., has been chosen as the winner of the 2016 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The painting, which depicts a pair of lesser snow geese flying over the famed Butte Sink marsh, will be the official design for the 2016 2017 stamp. It was the first time that Crittenden has won the California Duck Stamp Art Contest, although he has won numerous contests held by other states. Following the contest Tuesday in