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Teal Hanging Out

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Posted by Craig Strand on June 13, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Teal Hanging Out
I was able to fit in a quick auto tour at the Refuge yesterday, between showers that helped keep the pollen count low. I found 2 Blue-winged Teal drakes hanging out together, the "girls" missing and probably sitting on nest.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, WA

Larger image available, thank you for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L + 1.4TC
F/8 1/1000 ISO 500
beanbag lens rest on auto window
Posted by Steve Kennedy on June 13, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Looks like another winner Craig! nice detail and light, good catch light in the eye, and nice reflection. He looks quite happy to pose for you too.
Posted by Marylynne Diggs on June 14, 2013 at 12:06 AM
Nice. Should be fun to look for the whole family later.
Posted by wade pettitt on June 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Wow Craig, you nailed this one. I love the reflection and the ripples.
Posted by John Williams on August 18, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Perfection Craig. Amazing work, as always.