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Ring-necked hen
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Ring-necked hen

by Craig Strand

Gallery: AvianPosted October 7, 201386 views13 comments
A favorite from this summer of a ring-necked hen.
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canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L + 1.4TC
F/9.5 1/500 ISO 400
auto window beanbag lens rest

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 7, 2013 at 7:37 PM
Super pose! Love the image! F9 worked really nicely for you...whole duck is nice and sharp. Wish it were mine! Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Cross on October 7, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Beautiful image, Craig. Colors are gorgeous and the detail is just superb. With all of that magnification you did really well getting it absolutely jitter free. Nice pose from the hen and a good reflection. This would make a good duck stamp.
Registered on April 3, 2010, 271 Posts, 1342 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 7, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Thought I would add this one where this hen is doing what I call the "Jack Benny" pose. For those of you that are old enough to remember comedian Jack Benny that use to tell a joke and then hold his hand/fingers up to his chin.
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 7, 2013 at 10:20 PM
I love this head turn and the colors and simplicity of this image.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 7, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Excellent.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 8, 2013 at 5:54 AM
Love the pose and tranquillity Craig
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 8, 2013 at 9:59 AM
Peaceful and pleasant image. The reflection in wonderful ! Well done, cheers, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on October 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM
Very nice, Craig. The pose is really sweet.
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by David Hemmings on October 8, 2013 at 1:43 PM
Wonderful feel to this image, super sweet :toast:
Registered on May 26, 2006, 178 Posts, 1680 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 8, 2013 at 7:38 PM
A peaceful, intimate image, Craig. Very nice.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 9, 2013 at 3:38 AM
A beautiful photo of this lady Craig A sweet pose and excellent detail.
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 9, 2013 at 8:03 AM
Craig,

Both images are remarkably good, I am quite old as well and reminding me of Jack Benny has certainly made my day :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 10, 2013 at 3:45 AM
Lovely pose and reflection.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments