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Sleepy Teal
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Sleepy Teal

by Craig Strand

Gallery: AvianPosted May 25, 2011126 views5 comments
The local wildlife refuge is hosting another large Cinnamon Teal population this year. I captured this drake taking a siesta a few days ago.

Larger image available, Thank you" for stopping!

canon 40D
canon 600mm f4.L
F/9 1/60 ISO 125
auto window beanbag rest

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on May 25, 2011 at 9:21 PM
I like this image, the reflection is neat. Nice catch. thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Very nice preening pose, love that half-closed eye - great colors & detail/DOF too Craig.
I especially like that reflection and "spotlit" look taking it over the top :smile:
Well done :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on May 26, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Real nice colour palate, composition and I love the reflection Craig ... only hope you weren't driving when you spotted this subject ;^)
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Huff on May 26, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Great shot of the Teal taking a nap. The reflection, and light really make this a nice image.

Ron Huff
Registered on August 31, 2010, 69 Posts, 440 Comments
Comment posted by David Sparks on May 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Good sharpness for 600mm and 1/60 sec. Nice detail in the blacks and I like the reflection and dark BG. :toast:
Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments