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Jan 15, 2017 17:55 |  #1

My first decent shots of a pair of Hooded Merganser drakes performing for the ladies. Not perfect conditions or positioning but happy to have them. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get down to water level at this location.

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Jan 15, 2017 18:05 |  #2

I love the second shot. Subject is in a cool pose obviously. And you executed perfectly. IQ and Exposure both spot on. Congrats.

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Jan 15, 2017 19:26 |  #3

Nighthound wrote in post #18245458 (external link)
My first decent shots of a pair of Hooded Merganser drakes performing for the ladies. Not perfect conditions or positioning but happy to have them. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get down to water level at this location.

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They are excellent!!! I love these ducks.




  
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Jan 16, 2017 07:39 |  #4

Fantastic shots, especially the 2nd one, syncopated swimming routine :)


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Jan 16, 2017 09:06 |  #5

That second one is outstanding, Steve; well done.


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Jan 16, 2017 19:57 |  #6

Excellent!


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Jan 17, 2017 06:01 |  #7

Nailed 'em Steve! Well done.


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Jan 21, 2017 12:17 |  #8

Greg_8 wrote in post #18245470 (external link)
I love the second shot. Subject is in a cool pose obviously. And you executed perfectly. IQ and Exposure both spot on. Congrats.

(1DIV - gotta love it)


NYS Photo wrote in post #18245530 (external link)
They are excellent!!! I love these ducks.


frozenframe wrote in post #18245907 (external link)
Fantastic shots, especially the 2nd one, syncopated swimming routine :)


CDMOOSE wrote in post #18245985 (external link)
That second one is outstanding, Steve; well done.


greyswan wrote in post #18246600 (external link)
Excellent!


ardeekay wrote in post #18246989 (external link)
Nailed 'em Steve! Well done.

Thanks very much everyone, greatly appreciated.


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Jan 24, 2017 08:40 |  #9

Great effort and results- I love no.2. Sadly for them she looks unimpressed- much like my prom date after I busted some moves on the dance floor


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Jan 27, 2017 19:47 |  #10

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Great effort and results- I love no.2. Sadly for them she looks unimpressed- much like my prom date after I busted some moves on the dance floor

Thanks Bob. :) She could care less but the boys were bringing' it.


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