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can i get help on an ID on these little beach birds and duck? they were so much fun to watch.

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Arctic emissary comes to the Waterville Plateau, Douglas County, WA

I suspect in the first image she is signaling to me that I have to find my own damn voles.....

recrisp wrote in post #18565964
I have the 400mm f/2.8 also, it's a good lens, but, you are also a good photographer to go along with it.
Nice job on that!

Randy

Thank you very much for your kind words, they are much appreciated

Carolina Chickadee in the shade. I like moody shots like this, they may not be as colorful, but I still like 'em, well, IF the background looked good after uploading.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Exposure Time: 1/790 sec
F Number: F 8
ISO 500
Canon 100-400vII
Focal Length: 371 mm

Randy

lijoec wrote in post #18566597
can i get help on an ID on these little beach birds and duck? they were so much fun to watch.

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Can't help with the waders, but that looks like a Brent Goose to me.

Do these kingfishers live in the UK???

rusty01 wrote in post #18566569
A young female Kingfisher, taken at 2 different locations on same day

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Russ

I am yet to see one.

P.

svizzerams wrote in post #18566701
Arctic emissary comes to the Waterville Plateau, Douglas County, WA

I suspect in the first image she is signaling to me that I have to find my own damn voles.....

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Nice find Christy. I have yet to see a Snowy. Looks like you are getting the handle on that Sigma. The flight pic looks nice, the weather, not so. Look forward to seeing more pics.ߘ

Mallard male

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svizzerams wrote in post #18566746
Do these kingfishers live in the UK???

Yes!

Weja wrote in post #18566769
Mallard male

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Weja

The longer I look at your photo, the more I like it : the soft focus of the water, beautiful reflection and the feather detail. I tend to ignore these ducks, as they are always around, but maybe I should pay more attention in future.

You Brits have some really cool birds. I gotta come visit.

Weja wrote in post #18566769
Mallard male

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Weja

There is something very special about this image, not sure exactly what it is. A high, white, overcast day, I am guessing and perfect white balance. I attended a 2 day seminar in Dallas years ago, taught by Arthur Morris. He had at least 100 pithy quotes. One that applies to this image: "Mike, there is no secret to taking a great bird photograph, you just have to get everything right". Very nicely done.

mikeivan wrote in post #18566837
There is something very special about this image, not sure exactly what it is. A high, white, overcast day, I am guessing and perfect white balance. I attended a 2 day seminar in Dallas years ago, taught by Arthur Morris. He had at least 100 pithy quotes. One that applies to this image: "Mike, there is no secret to taking a great bird photograph, you just have to get everything right". Very nicely done.

Trik wrote in post #18566819
The longer I look at your photo, the more I like it : the soft focus of the water, beautiful reflection and the feather detail. I tend to ignore these ducks, as they are always around, but maybe I should pay more attention in future.

Thanks guys.

I was waiting there , for over an hour , to get the most beautifull light.
An hour for the sun dissapeared, it all fell together.

Weja