Gallery: AvianPosted November 10, 20151,187 views11 comments
Hooded Merganser are arriving earlier here this year. This one taking off with fall foliage reflecting on the water. Nikon D800 with 500mm f4 lens, ISO-640, f5.6, shutter 1/1250. Thanks for looking critique welcomed. Ray
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11 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 10, 2015 at 8:48 PM
Super catch Ray! The low angle, the sense of motion, the Autumn colors make this come alive! These little guys come out of the water like they were shot from a cannon.
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on November 10, 2015 at 9:35 PM
Nice quickness nabbing this one Ray, as Phil said, they are fast! I like the slight wing blur with the sharp head to provide a sense of that speed.
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Comment posted by Jerry Marella on November 11, 2015 at 9:01 AM
Great catch, Ray. Nice colors, good action, sharp eye, and a reflection. Not much more to ask for.
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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on November 11, 2015 at 9:49 AM
Great catch of this action Ray. Head is tack sharp and I like the Autumn colors too.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 11, 2015 at 12:37 PM
Superb image, Ray. I love the shutter speed thqt stopped everythign but the wings so nicely. Great wing position and sense of speed with a wonderful bg. Well done.
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Comment posted by John Launstein on November 12, 2015 at 6:14 AM
Beautiful and dramatic action-filled frame, Ray! Love the sense of action and motion, the intense expression, and coordinating colours.
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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 13, 2015 at 7:17 PM
A wonderful autumn action capture of this speedster Ray
I really like the colors and the reflections.
Sweet One!
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on November 13, 2015 at 7:27 PM
Hey Ray,
Very Nice and One Sweet composition,
I agree with everyone on this image and will add a 2 thumbs up for the full reflection. Man !
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 14, 2015 at 3:46 PM
Super action Ray and I love the autumn setting with the leaves in the water
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on November 22, 2015 at 10:24 PM
Impressive in every respect! Congrats on the WP!
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 24, 2015 at 7:16 PM
Thank-you all, I appreciate it. Ray
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11 commentsI really like the colors and the reflections.
Sweet One!
Very Nice and One Sweet composition,
I agree with everyone on this image and will add a 2 thumbs up for the full reflection.