Posted by Craig Strand on February 14, 2013 at 12:47 PM
I ventured out recently between storms and was lucky to get to Ridgefields refuge as a bit of sun peeked out from between the clouds. On the auto tour drive I lucked out again by coming across this Bufflehead drake, preening in a slough. These small diving ducks usually takeoff at the first sign of humans but I guess since he was busy oiling up his feathers he decided to stay so I could get a few shots. I wish their was more sunlight and better angle to show off the rainbow of iridescent colors in the dark head feathers, but I'm still happy with the relaxed pose.
canon 7D
canon 600mm F4.L + 1.4TC
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Posted by Bob Wyatt on February 14, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Very nice there Craig..I really like this moment in time.
Hi, Craig:
Sorry to be late in responding; have been having computer problems- thankfully now resolved.
This is a gorgeous shot of the Bufflehead. Not easy to do, since they are such active divers when they're out and about. The image has a lovely soft look to it, almost pensive, and certainly calming. Good management of the black and white on the duck. Both colors look rich without too much loss of detail.
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canon 600mm F4.L + 1.4TC
F/9.5 1/1500 ISO 800
auto window beanbag rest
Sorry to be late in responding; have been having computer problems- thankfully now resolved.
This is a gorgeous shot of the Bufflehead. Not easy to do, since they are such active divers when they're out and about. The image has a lovely soft look to it, almost pensive, and certainly calming. Good management of the black and white on the duck. Both colors look rich without too much loss of detail.