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American Wigeon II
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American Wigeon II

by Michael Twaddell

Category: AvianAdded November 3, 2009297 views

Duck-like Birds

Keywords: Olympus, E3, In flight, American, Wigeon

This is another attempt at in-flight shots. I like how the blue sky is almost showing through the spread wing and tail feathers. Also, there is a bit of a green hue to the underside of the wings, from the reflection of the algae growing on top of the pond that the bird was trying to land at. I have been very frustrated with my Oly system for quite some time, to the point of selling it. I have a bit of advice to other Oly users, AF Lock-"ON"!!!! It is amazing how one little setting can change your whole camera system.

Olympus e3
Olympus 300 2.8 w/2x
ISO 640
f5.7
1/2000th

Normal routine in PS. Comments and critiques welcome. Thanks.
Image Format: Digital Capture - 5 to 7MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No