Common Merganser posing

Gallery: AvianPosted March 3, 2018138 views3 comments

Common Merganser – a pose
I experimented with the composition in this shot as the subject's eyes are not visible but the symmetry and the ambiance prompted me for this. High altitude lakes of this part of India provide a winter home for these beautiful ducks. But getting proper light is always a challenge while working in Himalayan ranges. This shot was taken in February 2017 in a very low light condition.

(Nikon D500, 500f4 G ED VR, 1.4TCIII) Shutter - 1/250, F – 9, ISO - 800;

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Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on March 3, 2018 at 8:07 AM

Somdeb, that's the strangest pose I've ever seen, and unusual angle from directly behind. Very good focus control.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on March 3, 2018 at 10:54 AM

Love the pose and color.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 3, 2018 at 12:22 PM

A very artistic look at this species, Somdeb. I like the way you handled it. Beautiful light.

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