AndeanRuddy Duck Display

Gallery: AvianPosted February 17, 2012402 views15 comments

Here's a shot from our time in Ecuador. This was taken in November at Laguna San Pablo. The male ruddy ducks were busy trying to impress the females. This is about 75% of the original image.

7D 500F4 1.4x 1/1000 F8, iso 400, handheld from boat

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15 comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 17, 2012 at 11:37 PM

Classic Nate - love those splashes and the intensity of the bird

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 17, 2012 at 11:50 PM

Excellent. I envy folks who can get the birds to face them, as opposed to facing away.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 18, 2012 at 5:06 AM

Great rushing display this ruddy is putting on for you Nate, and running toward you is a BIG plus. I've been trying to capture this behavior in our ruddy's (the US species) every spring, and now I'm going to try even harder. Sweet Photo

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 18, 2012 at 6:34 AM

Beautiful shot! I love the angle & the action!

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Comment posted by Bill Kleinfelder on February 18, 2012 at 7:08 AM

Excellent Action shot!

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 18, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Very nice shot, Nate. Great action.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on February 18, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Beautiful shot. Love the stopped action and the details. The flying water droplets right across the frame add so much to it. I only ever see them (local species) doing this on the other side of the pond. Beautiful shot.

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Comment posted by Riccardo Rondinone on February 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Great picture, Nate!
I think that the most important point here, is that you were able to shoot this picture with a 7d+500F4+1,4x HANDHELD FROM THE BOAT!!
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My pictures are blurred even if I use the tripod with the gimbal head!!!
You really deserve a "BRAVO"!
Bye!
Riccardo

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on February 18, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Great shot, like the water drops in the background.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 18, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Everyone has already stated my thoughts. Just excellent, Nate!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 18, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Action is wonderful, love the splash of water.

Ray

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Comment posted by Rebecka on February 18, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Gorgeous! Another great 7D shot. Seems like you use that body a lot?

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Comment posted by wade pettitt on February 18, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Nate, this is really cool. I love the water flying and the ruddy coming at you in the frame.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 18, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Thanks for your comments everyone!

Rebecka, I'm now using the 7D as my everyday camera with my 500mm. My old Mark III has become my backup.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 20, 2012 at 8:45 AM

Hello Nate

First time seen this species(Thanks). Fast action with interesting colours. Sharp where it matters. Water droplets frozen in motion adds to the overall mood. Enjoy the the wings movements. My personal preference mostly enjoys this motion . The effect of motion with water & wings plus the body of the duck moving diagonal and moving into the direction of his sight adds greatly to the image. Very nice indeed. & thanks for sharing.

Bill

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