Blue wing teal

Gallery: AvianPosted April 15, 2012101 views6 comments

I have a fondness for water birds and ducks are no exception. I went out with the family this morning for a nice little nature walk and by pure good luck some blue wing teal flew by us as they made their way to the pond up ahead. I typically bring my 500mm and d7k attached to my black rapid strap with me on these walks as one never knows what might jump out of recesses of the wilderness, and I sure was glad to have it with me on this trip. Birding with 4 young kids isn't exactly patient methodical work so I leave the tripods at home and anything I'm fortunate enough to find has to be shot handheld. This was a bit later in the day so the light was rather harsh and overhead, but I was pleased to have the shot. Hope you enjoy it as well.

PS: thank you all for the comments on my previous images.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Nice positions for both birds - always a lot more difficult than with a single subject.

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Comment posted by Geoff Powell on April 15, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Thanks Rich, very true.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on April 15, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Nice synchronized wing position! Good work.

Ray

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 15, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Nice crisp flight shot, Goeff.

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on April 16, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Not easy to get sharp images of these ducks in flight but this looks really good. Depth of field is excellent to have both ducks sharp. Graham

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Comment posted by Geoff Powell on April 17, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Thanks all.

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