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Cinnamon Teal

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Posted by David Bostock on April 19, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera), Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge, Ridgefield, Washington, USA
Canon 7D, 300mm f/2.8L, 1/500 sec @ f/4.5, ISO 320, aesthetic cropping.

Sunday morning was a really nice, serene, and beautiful morning at Ridgefield--something I desperately needed. And sunny too!

I chose to keep some of the environment in the shot here. I like how the Teal is looking away. In fact he's keeping careful watch over his mate.

Comments and critiques appreciated.

Larger version here.


Posted by Catherine Reilly on April 19, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Very cool, David. I love the "bird in environment" aspect of this. Very nice selective focus, too, in which I notice not only the teal but also the water drops and the feeling of depth. Ridgefield sounds wonderful; really must journey down that way for a look.
Posted by Craig Strand on April 20, 2010 at 12:18 AM
VERY NICE David, The Cinnamon teal are indeed back, drakes looking after their gals and this is a wonderful capture. I like your DOF and one can almost feel the cool damp grass, seeing the dew drops.
Posted by John Williams on April 20, 2010 at 12:30 AM
Very cool. I love the "beauty" bird shots, but this one is special too for the environment and "action" interest. Nice!
Posted by Ryan DesJardins on April 20, 2010 at 7:02 AM
I like the environment and the alertness of the teal. I really like this shot. Nice capture.
Posted by wade pettitt on April 20, 2010 at 5:10 PM
David , great environmental shot , love the dew drops. Well done.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on April 20, 2010 at 10:17 PM
A sitting duck. :rolleyes: Nicely captured. Love the surroundings. :smile:
Posted by Scott Smorra on April 22, 2010 at 1:15 AM
Awesome photo David. I can really sense the tension here.