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Sindri ­ Skulason
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Mar 31, 2009 16:58 |  #1

Hi all

Here are a few shots of American Wigeons. These ducks are vagrants here in Iceland and a very welcome addition to the bird fauna this winter. Please feel free to comment (C&C). :-)

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Mar 31, 2009 17:01 |  #2

wow.. i love 2 and 5


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Mar 31, 2009 17:02 |  #3

I reckon 5 is a brilliant shot, just asking for a snappy caption.


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Mar 31, 2009 17:06 |  #4

Great detail, great poses, great angle, exposure and color
... you guys are killin' me today! :)

Beautiful work as always Sindri,

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Mar 31, 2009 17:41 |  #5

Absolutely fabulous series. I'd be hard pressed to pick just one as a favorite from the set, but it'd be close between #2 and 5.


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Mar 31, 2009 18:31 |  #6

WOW Sindri....these are all fantastic!!


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Mar 31, 2009 18:33 |  #7

Fantastic shots Sindri. That looks like a very low angle, are you getting in the water again? :)

That second shot is like real life. I had to take a double take, it looked so real. :)


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Mar 31, 2009 18:35 as a reply to  @ canonloader's post |  #8

WOW....Spectacular shots nice and low. One of my favorite birds. What lens?




  
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Mar 31, 2009 18:37 |  #9

Love the profile view in #1.
Love the interaction between them in #2.
I don't usually critique images but #4 needs some CW rotation to me..but a lovely image none the less.
Not much to say about #5 other then beautiful.
I'm digging the water droplet in #6.

Great low angle, sharpness, color in all. Another outstanding series Sindri. You don't post enough....lol.


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Mar 31, 2009 20:23 |  #10
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Excellent..!




  
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Mar 31, 2009 20:28 |  #11

Sindri, these are really beautiful. I'm loving #2 and #5. Feather detail and color are fantastic... and they are tack sharp!

I visualize you in your waders eye to eye with these little guys.


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Mar 31, 2009 20:34 |  #12

love em! such cute ducks!


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Mar 31, 2009 21:08 as a reply to  @ winterstar's post |  #13

Excellent shots Sindri! Numbers 3 and 5 are truly unique perspectives of the Wigeon. Your beautiful low angles makes such a difference!


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Mar 31, 2009 21:30 |  #14

Wigeons are my favorite ducks, you nailed those shots!




  
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Mar 31, 2009 21:46 as a reply to  @ ksuamy20's post |  #15

Excellent serie and nice detail on shot's!!!!!!!!!


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