Bufflehead Flyer

Gallery: AvianPosted January 20, 2017141 views7 comments

I found this bufflehead hen at a local lake. I like the wing position and the water. Still trying for that perfect capture of these difficult ducks. After processing several of the images, I noticed something hanging from her beak. It is not as evident in this photo, but it is trailing from her beak along her head. I fear it might be a fishing line, but I hope it's just some vegetation. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2017) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f8.0
1/2000s
Focal Length 540mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 800

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM

Really nice water and great wing position, Jerry. The duck seems a bit softer than your usual flight shots, so you still have a good excuse to go back.

devil

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 20, 2017 at 2:03 PM

Dennis, I agree with you on the sharpness. These guys are definitely my nemesis. They are so darn fast.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on January 20, 2017 at 10:35 PM

Good one Jerry. These guys are so challenging. I have tried but never any success. Not quite as sharp as usual, but great effort.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on January 21, 2017 at 1:22 AM

Jerry,
Slightly soft but still a great capture, next time?

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 21, 2017 at 4:51 AM

Nice executed shot, Jerry ! The level of sharpness does not disturb me that much, it shows the motion. Let's hope for some vegetation ... Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by David Schoen on January 21, 2017 at 7:06 PM

The Buffleheads are so fast that I'm amazed that you got this. It's sharp enough for a 2000th. I think if you had a faster shutter speed you would have nailed it.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 22, 2017 at 4:36 AM

A keeper in my books! Great flight capture of this speedster Jerry! Sweet wing position.

devil

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