Freckled Duck

Gallery: AvianPosted January 29, 2013129 views12 comments

These rarities from the inland have invaded coastal areas after huge breeding episodes in 2010 and 2011. They are less wary than local ducks

1DMkIV 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 800 f7.1 1/500 exp comp +2/3

cheers
Rob

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12 comments

Comment posted by Marlise Launstein on January 29, 2013 at 3:22 AM

This is a really cool looking duck! I love how incredibly sharp it is! Really beautiful picture!

Registered on August 31, 2011, 28 Posts, 175 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 29, 2013 at 8:33 AM

Most appropriate name for them. Excellent angle on the duck.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Tim Butler on January 29, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Stunning POV on the duck and impeccable BG. Very unique markings!

Registered on October 12, 2012, 17 Posts, 155 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 29, 2013 at 8:39 AM

great low angle and detail, Rob. cool subject too.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on January 29, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Gorgeous duck! Wonderful low angle of view and excellent details. Well done.

Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 29, 2013 at 11:28 AM

I have never seen this species, so thanks for photographing, posting and explaining

. Nice low-angle shot - well done ! Cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Graham Brown on January 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Lovely image as usual Rob. excellent POV, exposure and detail. Graham

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

I love it! Never heard of this before and find it very intriguing.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Rebecka on January 29, 2013 at 2:21 PM

Oh my goodness, it looks like you were submerged up to your eyeballs to get this shot!

Were you on the bank lying on your stomach?

The *amazingly* low angle gives a real sense of intimacy with the duck. The details, best appreciated on the larger version, are fantastic. Interesting-looking species.

Nice work, Rob!

Registered on February 5, 2009, 170 Posts, 924 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on January 29, 2013 at 2:53 PM

Very different looking, thanks for posting this guy. The low angle view is wonderful and the duck is good contrast with the fore and BG waters.

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 29, 2013 at 6:11 PM

I really like the bill on this species and your shot is just great! As others have stated the POV is exceptional...hope you didn't swallow too much water! Sharon

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Comment posted by James Allen on January 30, 2013 at 1:36 PM

The duck stands out beautifully against the horizontal lines of the BG

Registered on December 10, 2012, 14 Posts, 232 Comments