Redish Head..... Blueish Water

The last time I shot this Redhead the sky was overcast and the water was gray. Today the sun was shining so I decided to see if I could find him again and get some shots in better light. Luck was with me and I eventually found him not too far offshore among some Mallards.

Eventually he separated from the Mallards and I was able to start shooting. He began to swim slowly in my direction and I had to start walking backwards along the shoreline while shooting him hand held with the 500 so that I would have adequate space in the frame for a decent composition. I still find that a heavy lens and difficult to keep the focus point on target. I would have probably been better off with the 400 DO in this instance.

1D Mark IV, 500 f/4L IS

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Beautiful duck, and great shots Harvey. The sun and light are wonderful.

Excellent shots Harvey, every one a gem.

Excellent series. These Ducks always have some attitude going on and I like it. Dapper Duck comes to mind.

Wow...............

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Fine set Harvey, the light and color is really special... beautiful!

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very nice series, Harvey

These are great Harvey....he's one good lookin red head.

They are fantastic Harv, you really have done justice to a beaut looking bird.

The lens may be heavy and difficult to focus handheld, but these sure don't show it! An excellent series, Harvey, with beautiful colours and great clarity. Outstanding.

great shots Harv

Heavy lens or not but these are great shots Harv. Beautifully done.

Beautiful shots, nicely done Harvey. My arms ache at the thought of holding that lens steady

Wow! Great!!!

Excellent, Harvey; what a beautiful duck.