Cinnamon/GW Teal Hybrid

Gallery: AvianPosted July 18, 2010155 views18 comments

This wing stretch was part of a lengthy and very enthusiastic bathing session.

Because of the darker "ear patch" on this bird resembling (in shape if not color) that of a Green-winged Teal some folks who are much more knowledgeable on duck ID than I am believe this to be a Cinnamon/Green-winged Teal hybrid - thus the title.

Larger version provided.

7D, 1/1600, f/6.3, ISO 500, 500 f/4, 1.4 tc, shot from pickup window at Bear River MBR on 5/30/10, cropped to 66% of original image, sharpened bird, no additional adjustments or processing, natural light

Comments/critique appreciated

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 18, 2010 at 6:26 PM

Fantastic image of an already great bird. I like the green reeds in the background.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 18, 2010 at 6:49 PM

I've seen many BLue-winged x Cinnamon Teal hybrids here in AZ, but never this combination. A very interesting bird.

Image quality is first rate - as we expect from you.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 18, 2010 at 6:57 PM

What a fascinating bird and a great capture Ron. I have never heard of this combo. Love the lighting and raised wing.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on July 18, 2010 at 9:09 PM

Very fine capture of quite a revealing pose, Ron. I like that you used sufficient SS and ISO to capture all the motion here, including the water droplets. At the same time you managed to obtain this beautiful lighting and needed no post processing adjustment of exposure!

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Saunders on July 18, 2010 at 9:19 PM

Wow, that's a great looking duck right there!
I love the pose you caught too Ron.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on July 18, 2010 at 11:06 PM

Beautiful light and a sensational pose Ron.The water droplets convey the action well and you did a great job on the exposure IMO. Lovely

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Conway on July 18, 2010 at 11:18 PM

Beautiful work Ron! Love the pose and the "wetness". Interesting ID.

Peter

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on July 19, 2010 at 5:14 AM

Beautiful color and detail, Ron. Can't help with a positive ID.

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Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on July 19, 2010 at 10:16 AM

Hi Ron,
Wonderful capture on a very unique bird. Your work is always immaculate and worthy of emulation.
Well Done!
Neil

Registered on October 30, 2009, 156 Posts, 749 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 19, 2010 at 10:20 AM

Beautiful pose and light, Ron.

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Comment posted by Nancy Elwood on July 19, 2010 at 4:17 PM

Ron stunning colors and details!! Love the water droplets!

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Comment posted by David Sparks on July 19, 2010 at 9:21 PM

Ron:
Terrific shot. Great detail throughout the bird, but the sharpness and perfect exposure of the white and tan feathers of the right wing are particularly impressive. My attention oscillates between the wing and the vivid red eye. I was unaware of this hybrid. Fantastic light and good timing to catch the bird in this pose. Wish I felt that lively after a bath.

Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on July 19, 2010 at 9:25 PM

Ron,

This is a great image of this duck and it is even more interesting because it is a hybrid. The lighting is wonderful and the pose is too.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 20, 2010 at 1:15 AM

Excellent bird and excellent image. Sweet light, good capture and impeccable techs. Really nice work on the exposure. Outstanding, Ron.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 20, 2010 at 4:13 AM

Wonderful light and detail Ron

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Rohn B. McKee on July 20, 2010 at 10:10 PM

Very Cool!!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on July 21, 2010 at 12:40 PM

What a wonderful shot Ron, stunning was the first thought when I looked at the larger version, the lighting, wing spread and the red eye all help to make this shot, great job. One of the best Teal shots I have ever seen.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on July 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM

Superb presentation.

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