Ducks near the lake [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

AFCop

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 11:39

Caught these two enjoying the warm sunshine we got yesterday. First is a Pintail, second is a Woodduck.

Comments welcomed.

RJSorensen

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 12:12

They look quite a bit better off than the snow bound ones we have here. Good color, good clean shots.

AFCop

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 12:15

Thanks. The Pintail was resting in a shadow, so I was a bit worried about getting enough light on him. As for the snow, we've been fairly warm here lately, so everything's melting off. Possibility of more coming Monday though.

Reigh Higgins

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 12:58

Great Shots!Gotta get a rebel.

AFCop

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 14:00

Thanks Reigh. Could use a little help identifying these two. I believe the first is a Bluebill, however, I haven't got a clue on the second. Can anybody help?

LazyPhotographer

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 14:38

Great shots! The Pintail is soo sweet.

I believe the other two are American Widgeon and Goldeneye.

RJSorensen

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 14:55

I think the Lady is right . . .

AFCop

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 14:56

Great shots! The Pintail is soo sweet.

I believe the other two are American Widgeon and Goldeneye.

Thanks. You are likely correct on the second two. I was guessing.

AFCop

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 15:28

A couple more from the day.

zach

12th of February 2005 (Sat), 16:38

AF, nice waterfowl shots! That Sprig has nice long pins, would be a great shot to get him in flight.

Nascar Nut

13th of February 2005 (Sun), 07:19

Great shots. I love the pintail. That would be my favorite duck. They are hard to get photos of around here where I live.

sparker1

13th of February 2005 (Sun), 07:23

All are great shots, with lovely color.

AFCop

13th of February 2005 (Sun), 08:16

Thanks all for the kind comments! These were definitely examples of the "shoot as many pictures as possible and hope a few come out good" technique. I shot 167 pics that day! There are others that came out decent, but I felt these were the best of the bunch.

Again, thanks.:D

RJSorensen

13th of February 2005 (Sun), 18:16

Nice days work . . . spray and pray or not.

Avalonthas

13th of February 2005 (Sun), 18:39

Excellent shots, they show the true quality of the rebel when in good hands.

Mills

13th of February 2005 (Sun), 20:01

Fantastic shots. #1 & #2 especially.

AFCop

14th of February 2005 (Mon), 07:52

Again, thank you all. I'm attaching the last two for this thread. The second one isn't particulary special, other than that I like his posture as he's walking. It just kind of looks to me like there should be a caption with it or something. Too early for me to think of one though.

Avalonthas

16th of February 2005 (Wed), 17:50

Lots of poopey, yay! :P Guess its a perk of the job hehe.

cocodel1st

17th of February 2005 (Thu), 06:14

These are all good and I just love the walking duck; Yes it does lend itself for a caption.