Pair of Tufted Ducks at Sunset.

Gallery: AvianPosted April 28, 20042,892 views13 comments

Canon EOS 10D, 100-400mm L I.S. at 300mm,Handheld with I.S. Mode 1, Tv, 1/200 sec @ f13,. Raw, iso 400.
Cropped from top and bottom to panoramic format.

Took this shot last weekend after spending a great day at a local nature reserve.The sun was about to set and I thought I'd try and get a few silhouettes before packing up.
I noticed this pair,of my favourite duck species,swimming around.I waited untill they were passing the reflection of the setting sun before tripping the shutter.
I quite like the golden colours, and the male and female together.

All comments always welcome and appreciated.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Chris Davidson on April 28, 2004 at 7:49 AM

This is real sweet Justin. I really like the way you have presented the image, just gorgeous. The fact that the male is easily identified is a real bonus IMO.

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Comment posted by Peng Eik Chng on April 28, 2004 at 8:11 AM

Great, you have capture the moment precisely.

Peng Eik

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Comment posted by Kenneth Kijewski on April 28, 2004 at 10:02 AM

Gorgeous composition, Justin! Love the lighting and color

As Chris said identifying the male is a real plus!

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Comment posted by joshua evans on April 28, 2004 at 10:02 AM

EXCELLENT!

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Comment posted by Bob Steele on April 28, 2004 at 10:20 AM

Justin, this is just gorgeous!

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Comment posted by Meint Sijp on April 28, 2004 at 11:07 AM

breath taking i love it.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on April 28, 2004 at 11:08 AM

Gorgeous Justin...just great.

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Comment posted by Garth McElroy on April 28, 2004 at 12:11 PM

Awesome shot Justin!

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Comment posted by Ruediger Merz on April 28, 2004 at 12:50 PM

WOW ! This is super !

Styx

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on April 28, 2004 at 1:19 PM

Very, very pretty. And beautiful. And stunning also. Did I mention excellent?

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Comment posted by Daniella T. on April 28, 2004 at 4:30 PM

Very interesting. Looks as if they were swimming in liquid gold.

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Comment posted by Vic Harris on April 28, 2004 at 8:18 PM

Gorgeous photo Justin!

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Comment posted by Herman Blockx on April 29, 2004 at 4:27 AM

fantastic lighting!

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