Red-necked Phalarope

Gallery: AvianPosted November 12, 201332,767 views10 comments

This is a photo from the Seward Peninsula in Alaska this past June. We found several small ponds with red-necked phalaropes busily foraging. They were in constant high speed motion when in this feeding mode and difficult to photograph.

Canon MKIV, 600mm, 1/2000, f7.1, ISO 640, photo cropped 15% all around for semi-panoramic composition.

All your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on November 12, 2013 at 7:53 PM

A truly outstanding image Ken. The fast shutter speed in great light really did a nice job of freezing the action. If there is one thing I could choose to make it a little more interesting would be some catch light in the eye. Still a gorgeous capture.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on November 13, 2013 at 6:52 AM

Nice photo Ken. The stop action of the water is terrific. Exposure of whites spot on, as well as other colors.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on November 13, 2013 at 9:48 AM

hello Ken

FIRST OFF.... CONGRATS on getting Two into Natures Best !! Enjoy the Smithy Museum!!:)

Looks like a Necklace od Beaded Water. Great Capture.

Bill

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on November 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM

A very cool shot! Good color and action. It looks like he has a rope of water looped around his neck.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 13, 2013 at 12:23 PM

Perfect capture and comp. The water necklace is fantastic! Excellent detail and good low angle.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Great job on the stop action of the water, Ken. I like the light. I do wish the eye popped more, but I think that's just a characteristic of the species and there's not much to be done about it.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 14, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Hi ken

An awesome shot of a delightful bird! the detail and colors are perfectly rendered

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on November 14, 2013 at 11:04 PM

Excellent image! Nice exposure and the water effect is fantastic.

Good job!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 16, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Very cool, the ribbon of water makes this shot for me Ken, a nice memory from our trip.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on November 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM

A wonderful image, especially the water action. Techs are spot-on.

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