Hooded Merganser

Gallery: AvianPosted January 5, 2010116 views15 comments

Haven't been out to shoot this year - yet. Too busy skiing with grandkids, etc.

Found this at a local public pond near home before Christmas. Thanks for looking; I would appreciate your comments.

1D3, 300mm + 2.0X, ISO800, Tripod, Morning light.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on January 5, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Skiing sounds like a reasonable excuse! An all around nice shot. Good pose, water, lighting, and the centered comp works for me.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 5, 2010 at 7:03 PM

Not an easy species to get close too so you did a great job especially with the harmonious colors. Personally, I prefer the males beauty but the female should get her fair share!

- Luke

P.S. you can't take pictures WHILE you ski? Come on. . .

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Dubois on January 5, 2010 at 8:01 PM

Nice to see the hoodies are around again Kwan. And nice shot too - I particularly like the light. Was this at Ambelside?

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Comment posted by Chris Ross on January 5, 2010 at 8:17 PM

Very nice KC, light is great and like the colour on the water.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 5, 2010 at 10:13 PM

Very nice--beautiful light and the pose and comp look great to me.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 5, 2010 at 10:40 PM

Beautiful, KC. You did a wonderful job of making the bird pop out from a very similar colored bg.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on January 5, 2010 at 10:46 PM

Was this at Ambleside?

Yes, Ed. You kindly showed me similarly coloured water at Jericho a few years ago, remember?

Cheers,

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 5, 2010 at 11:37 PM

KC,

I have some of the best slopes for skiing just to the east of here but I haven't been skiing yet this winter. I am too busy with birds and I can't handhold the 200-400mm VR when I am flying down the slopes:-)

Love the light, the low angle, the bird's pose and the lovely hues in this image.

Very well done.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 5, 2010 at 11:40 PM

Beautifully done KC.

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 6, 2010 at 8:23 AM

Love this one Kwan. Nice perspective, beautiful colors and excellent detail.
May

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on January 6, 2010 at 9:03 AM

I love the water droplets on her Kwan and the lighting. Stay safe

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Comment posted by Hans Spiecker on January 6, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Haven't gotten to the skiing yet and hope I can do it this winter. Have to build up a bit more strength. Another great shot Kwan. Love the color of the water.

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 6, 2010 at 8:47 PM

Beautiful, KC. I like the browns in the bird and the water.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 7, 2010 at 8:28 AM

This is excellent Kwan. Great low angle, beautiful colors, excellent head turn and light. Your comp works perfectly for me. Keep your eye out for dogs on the slopes.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 7, 2010 at 1:25 PM

That's a beauty Kwan, I like the similar colors of water and bird.

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