Ms Merganser Dipping

Gallery: AvianPosted February 23, 20182,254 views3 comments

Caught this Merganser just as she pulled her beak out of the water. The late, low sun made for some pretty severe contrast but at least she was looking in the right direction.

Sony a6500, FE 100-400 GSM @ 400 mm, ISO-200, f/8.0, 1/2500, hand held.

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3 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 23, 2018 at 8:59 AM

A very nice image, Gary. I like the contrast here as it keeps the attention where you want it. Not every image needs "field guide" lighting!

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Comment posted by Debapratim Saha on February 23, 2018 at 10:47 AM

Nice splash of water telling the diving action,a lovely shot Gary.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 24, 2018 at 5:53 PM

Good job in tough lighting conditions Gary. I like the composition. Super detail in the larger image. I do see a little bit of a blue cast on my monitor on the darker feathers in the shade .

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