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A Non Bittern posting

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Posted by Craig Strand on February 19, 2010 at 1:41 PM
A Non Bittern posting
Thought I would post a "non Bittern" photo, just to see if I could remember how. We have had some gorgeous sunny weather this week in the Pacific Northwest and starting to see some early pairing of birds. This green-winged teal was shot yesterday and in evaluating the detail, comp, colors and water I think it may be my best of this species.

Larger version http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/largephoto.cgi?ref=141083

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L USM + 1.4TC
F/9.6 @ 1/250
ISO 250
Posted by Geoff Shapiro on February 19, 2010 at 3:43 PM
I agree with your eval of this image, Craig - it just stands right out for me as a very, very good image of this species!
Posted by David Bostock on February 19, 2010 at 9:19 PM
This is sweet. Excellent color, light, and positioning. The larger image really pulls it all together. Well done, Craig. :toast:
Posted by wade pettitt on February 19, 2010 at 9:50 PM
craig this is amazing, I love the color of the bird as well as the water.
Posted by Ryan DesJardins on February 20, 2010 at 12:14 AM
Wonderful! :toast:
Posted by Ned Fenimore on February 20, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Nice example alright.. very cool..
Posted by Erik Lundh on February 20, 2010 at 1:18 AM
I never thought I would ever see a shot of a duck as good as this. The smooth ripple with the sutble reflection really sets it apart. Probably the best I've seen. Congrats! :toast:
Posted by Bryan Maltais on February 20, 2010 at 11:14 PM
With that type of pattern on the wing, this is one shot that MUST be sharp, and is is to a beautiful extent.