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Mar 17, 2009 09:57 | #1

Hi all

Here are a few shots of Common Mergansers. These are extremely skittish here in Iceland so I was rather happy to get these. I've spent a lot of time on these for the last few weeks in hope of getting decent shots and I almost froze my butt off to get these. Hope you like them. Please feel free to comment (C&C).

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Mar 17, 2009 10:12 | #2

Fantastic series of shots Sindri (I knew they would be)....I can't pick a favorite if I have to
though, they're all great!!

Sharon

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Mar 17, 2009 12:04 | #3

Great images as usual Sindri. The exposure here is spot on - not easy with the contrasting colors. I agree that these birds are not easy to get close to.
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Mar 17, 2009 13:12 | #4

Great shots. I like the last few where they have fish and are flapping their wings. Very nice indeed.

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Mar 17, 2009 13:19 as a reply to @ MrGreen's post | #5

Wonderful shots Sindri.Plenty of detail without blowing out the highlights.They are very skittish here in Pennsylvania also.

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Mar 17, 2009 13:25 as a reply to @ mkline's post | #6

All are just gorgeous captures Sindri!! I would sacrifice a frozen butt for shots like these! Love the nice low angle, it really makes these special.

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Mar 17, 2009 14:18 | #7

I knew they would be wonderful images before I clicked on the thread but they still took my breath away...you are a master at this Sindri! My only complaint is that you do not post often enough!!

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Mar 17, 2009 14:24 as a reply to @ Redrib's post | #8

Amazing and I am sure it was worth the pain.

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Mar 17, 2009 14:42 | #10

Wow, spectacular images Sindri,

Really stunning photos every one!

A real pleasure to view,

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Mar 17, 2009 14:49 | #11

Wow Sindri, Awesome shots and I know how skittish these birds are cant even get close to them. Excellent series.

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Mar 17, 2009 16:38 | #13

Love your series Sindri... Very well done...

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Mar 17, 2009 18:57 | #14

Sindri, this is an outstanding series. Your low viewing angle is a real winner with these shots, as is the quality of the images themselves. Great captures and beautifully processed.

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Mar 17, 2009 19:39 | #15

Great shots Sindri. Really sharp and exposure is right on.

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