American Wigeon

Gallery: AvianPosted October 17, 2009462 views13 comments

Here's a shot from this morning. This Wigeon was calling for his mate. Full Frame, no crop.
The green in the background is from a cottonwood tree reflecting in the water.

Canon 50D
500mm f/4 with 1.4x TC
1/4000 @ f/5.6
ISO 400
Handheld

No Flash

Thanks to Ron I corrected my spelling... I had Widgeon instead of Wigeon.... Thx Ron

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM

Keith, just super detail in this wigeon. Awesome light and a great open bill pose. I love the BG. Well done.

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on October 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM

Sweet, Keith. A marvelous photo.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 18, 2009 at 12:26 AM

Lovely portrait, well exposed and sharp. Quacking is a bonus.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 18, 2009 at 12:40 AM

Love the clarity in this one Keith. The open bill adds a bit of happy expression. I like the green band in the water, it works with that stunning green flash on the duck's head. This species is just beautiful! I think most of us have made the "d" in Wigeon error, I know I did.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM

Great detail Keith

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 18, 2009 at 10:27 AM

Love the open bill, the green color behind the eye, intricate feather patters and light in the eye.

A fine image as posted.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on October 18, 2009 at 11:24 AM

Great closeup with super detail and colors. Cute little open beak

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 18, 2009 at 11:55 AM

A fun image with terrific detail. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 18, 2009 at 3:39 PM

An excellent portrait, made special by the open bill. Very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 18, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Keith, congrats on this "over the top" portrait of this widgeon. Really wonderful detail and exposure. Love the BG also! Very well done!

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Comment posted by David Sparks on October 18, 2009 at 8:06 PM

Awesome shot. Handheld too. I must find some light where I can go to 1/4000 @ f/5.6. It would be very nice if a Wigeon were there.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 18, 2009 at 9:04 PM

Looks like a very happy duck. I keep coming back to this image...great detail and color in both water and duck. Sharon

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 19, 2009 at 3:14 AM

Terrific portrait Keith

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