My long awaited "duck" shot with 30D.

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Not my "first duck" by a long shot but surely one of the most handsome - an adult male Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) shot at a lake at Quinta do Lago, Algarve.

Canon 400D, (1DMkIII pre-ordered), 500mm f/4 L IS, 70-210 EF, 1.4x TC, BG-E3 grip, Manfrotto 055 + Wimberley II head, Lowepro Lenstrekker 600AW backpack, Crumpler bag.
"The glass in front of the camera and the flesh and blood behind it are more important than the camera itself".

Canon 7D , Canon 6D, 100-400 L, 24-105 F4 L, 50 F1.4, Tokina 12-24 F4, Kenko Teleplus Pro DG 1.4X Extender
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Probably embarrassed that he has his rather dingy-looking wife in tow!!

Canon 400D, (1DMkIII pre-ordered), 500mm f/4 L IS, 70-210 EF, 1.4x TC, BG-E3 grip, Manfrotto 055 + Wimberley II head, Lowepro Lenstrekker 600AW backpack, Crumpler bag.
"The glass in front of the camera and the flesh and blood behind it are more important than the camera itself".

jmbboss wrote in post #2304284
Nice "duck" shot. I could not get my duck shot yet, but then again, since I am new, I had no idea why we were taking pictures of ducks, but hey, it's all good!

That is a great picture of a pelican. I might have to get one of a seagull?

if you get a new lens or new camera body you are supposed to go out and take a photo of a duck and post it on the forum..........and not its not an offical rule

Canon 30D | 17-85mm EF-S with IS | 430EX Flash
50mm f/1.8 II | 18-55mm lens kit
70-200mm f/4 L
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Wonder where the term "sitting duck" came from??!!

An adult male Common Pochard (Athya ferina).

Canon 400D, (1DMkIII pre-ordered), 500mm f/4 L IS, 70-210 EF, 1.4x TC, BG-E3 grip, Manfrotto 055 + Wimberley II head, Lowepro Lenstrekker 600AW backpack, Crumpler bag.
"The glass in front of the camera and the flesh and blood behind it are more important than the camera itself".