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Eurasian Wigeon vs American Wigeon

 
Sindri ­ Skulason
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Feb 24, 2009 10:12 |  #1

Hi all

It's been a while since my last post. Here are some recent shots of Eurasian Wigeons and American Wigeons (vagrants here in Iceland). We have only had couple of good days for the last few weeks so I was pretty happy to get these. Please feel free to comment (C&C). :)

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Feb 24, 2009 10:19 |  #2

Wow Sindri. Such beautiful shots. It's like you have them wanting to pose for you. :)


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Feb 24, 2009 10:23 |  #3

That's a gorgeous series. Crisp, clear, fully detailed, and the low angle is wonderful.


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Feb 24, 2009 10:40 |  #4

Love that first shot, a wall hanger for sure.

Nice comparsions, well done.


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Feb 24, 2009 10:42 |  #5

Great shots Sindri, detail and exp is spot on.You gotta be wearing scuba gear to get angles like these.....great job.


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Feb 24, 2009 10:49 as a reply to  @ aligater's post |  #6

Amazing shot's super sharp!!!!!!


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Feb 24, 2009 11:09 |  #7

Great series Sindri..everything works. Love the light, details, angle, colors..excellent!!


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Feb 24, 2009 11:42 |  #8

I don't know what you use for motivation, Sindri, because improvement just doesn't seem possible. As always, these are amazing.


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Feb 24, 2009 11:51 |  #9

WOW Sindri....I knew before I even opened this that they would be..gorgeous shots!!


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Feb 24, 2009 22:57 |  #10

Fantastic images Sindri. I really like how you captured these at a low angle/level. Well done!!


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Feb 25, 2009 00:15 as a reply to  @ txcanon's post |  #11

Wow -That's some of the best Eurasian Wigeon shots I've ever seen...has your signature low angle and wonderful lighting all over it - Fabulous shots and great to see you back here again!:)




  
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Feb 25, 2009 08:08 |  #12

Great shots Sindri!!

I love everything about these shots.....Just wow!

.....And holy crap is that first shot ever sharp!! I think I cut my eyes just looking at it on my screen! LOL :lol:


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Feb 25, 2009 08:12 |  #13

Of everyone who posts on here you probably have about the best command of exposure and post processing skills IMO. Your images always pop but never look over manipulated.




  
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Feb 26, 2009 08:09 |  #14

Thank you Mitch, Russel, doable, Carlton, Edgar, Gary, Stan, Sharon, Brad, downywp, Geoff and Mike for taking the time to comment. It's much appreciated. :-)


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Feb 26, 2009 08:32 |  #15

Amazing shots ,glad to see your back .. and back you are with some stellar shots I just love how you get the great low angles makes one feel as they are right there with the birds.


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