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Wood Duck - Nisqually Wildlife Preserve

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Posted by Janet Bentley on April 19, 2006 at 12:57 PM
Wood Duck - Nisqually Wildlife Preserve
Stopped by the Nisqually Wildlife Preserve on my way home last night. It was evening light, and I had this beautiful male in breeding plumage in my sights for about 20 seconds - so the framing is not perfect. As a bird photographer wannabe, quick reaction is something I'm working on. My previous habit was not to take a shot until I had an idea it was at least approaching pretty good. The habit of not wasting film dies hard for some us old-timers turned digital doesn't it? Nonetheless, he's so beautiful I just wanted to share.

Janet B
Posted by Jim Jirka on April 19, 2006 at 12:59 PM
Very nice image of a Woodduck. I am always amazed at the beautiful colors that this species has.
Posted by Geoff Shapiro on April 19, 2006 at 1:54 PM
Nice wood duck image, Janet. Love the contrast of green and straw-colored reeds in the background!
Posted by eric lee on April 19, 2006 at 2:29 PM
Beautiful, Janet!
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on April 19, 2006 at 6:27 PM
Really beautiful, Janet !
Posted by Rick Lundh on April 20, 2006 at 2:31 AM
I second the beautiful comments...love the ripples and dof... :toast: