Green Winged Teal

Gallery: AvianPosted February 19, 2010136 views11 comments

Thought I would post a "non Bittern" photo, just to see if I could remember how. We have had some gorgeous sunny weather this week in the Pacific Northwest and starting to see some early pairing of birds. This green-winged teal was shot yesterday and in evaluating the detail, comp, colors and water I think it may be my best of this species.

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L USM + 1.4TC
F/9.6 @ 1/250
ISO 250

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 19, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Craig,
I'm a little jealous of your good weather. This winter is very cold and rainy here in North Italy.
Great light, detail and pose. I love the rich colors too. Wonderful shot!

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 19, 2010 at 1:06 PM

The light and feather detail are great and i like the metallic look of the water as well.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 19, 2010 at 1:53 PM

I like this drake in the subdued light. A lower perspective would be nice but this is a nice solid shot of him. Sharon

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 19, 2010 at 2:01 PM

Craig

We are beginning to see pairing activity here too though we have not had an abundance of cloud free days the temps have been warmer than I expected at this time of the year here. I'd hate to see winter go after living in FL for 5 years I relished the crisp cold mornings we had last month! I'd like sun shine though (in case the weather gods are reading NPN).

I love the colors in this image, the look you appear to be getting from the duck and the wonderful iridescence in the greens around & behind the eye.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 19, 2010 at 4:12 PM

Very sharp, great color and detail!

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Comment posted by Nancy Elwood on February 19, 2010 at 6:23 PM

Craig I really like this one, except if it was possible to be at a lower angel. Other than that the colors, exposure and sharpness are spot on. Well done!

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 19, 2010 at 9:49 PM

Love the intense color. Nice crop and smooth water action and just enough reflection.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 20, 2010 at 4:03 AM

It's one of the best I've seen or tried for myself, Craig. Beautifully captured in a great comp with brilliant color. I'm jealous…

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 20, 2010 at 7:27 AM

Craig, great shot of this GWT. Super sharp, great colors, and a full breeding plumage. I too would like to see a lower angle, but this is really nice as posted.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 20, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Very nice, Craig. The detail in the bird is especially good. I envy your liquid water and right skies.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 20, 2010 at 11:44 AM

I see plenty of this species here in winter in AZ, but I can't get anywhere close like this here.

Well done.

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