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Mother Natures Painting Spree

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Posted by Craig Strand on May 17, 2013 at 9:48 AM
Mother Natures Painting Spree
I'm guessing that when the Wood Ducks were first created they were turned over to Mother Nature for painting. She asked "what color should they be?" and someone said "use your imagination," and so she did!
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, WA

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L + 1.4TC
F/6.7 -0.5 1/500 ISO 1250
beanbag lens rest on auto window
Posted by Catherine Reilly on May 17, 2013 at 2:32 PM
Wow, Craig, the background almost outshines the duck! What a brilliant emerald green that is. Great shot of the Wood Duck in all his finery.
Posted by Ken Smith on May 17, 2013 at 8:37 PM
Mondo good! Shots like this.. wowsers! I want to go out and buy a 600mm! Nice...
Posted by Steve Kennedy on May 18, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Great photo! Great story too!

Not only did mother nature paint this guy with an exceptional palette, you captured that palette very well. I love the detail and the background refection too.
Posted by Joseph Campisi on May 18, 2013 at 9:21 AM
Excellent portrait Craig! I agree with Catherine, that green really pops!