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Woody Reflections
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Woody Reflections

by Bob McQuade

Gallery: AvianPosted September 13, 201064 views3 comments
D300 200-400mm w/ 1.7 TC @ 640mm F 6.7 1/160 ISO 500

My first chance at a male wood duck. Even though they are plentiful around here, I have never been able to get anywhere near one before. Though not quite as colorful as when in full breeding plumage, I am happy this guy looks as good as he does this late in the season.

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Doug Gilham on September 14, 2010 at 3:41 PM
These guys can be quite skittish, and I've found a portable blind works best for me. Even then the click of the shutter can spook them. I like the reflection alot and you have good detail in the WD. I like the enviroment added in the shot, but wonder if maybe it's too much. I might take a little from the top and right and put more emphasis on the bird.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 77 Posts, 489 Comments
Comment posted by Eric Diller on September 14, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Fantastic capture......I agree with a little crop as Doug mentioned.
Registered on October 2, 2009, 69 Posts, 434 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 14, 2010 at 7:45 PM
I imagine he's about done molting and about back to normal plumage. Nice reflection shot, I agree on cropping a bit closer if the image can take it. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments