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Ring-necked duck

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Posted by Craig Strand on October 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM
Ring-necked duck
One of my favorite shots from this summer. For some reason I was able to get close to the ring-neck's this year, very handsome diving ducks.
With our recent rains the ponds and slough's at Ridgefield NWR should be filling. Reports prior to the govt. shutdown of the refuge said the annual flock of sandhill cranes was there, hopefully it will reopen so we can get some viewing in before they continue the migration south.

Larger version available

canon 7D
campm 600mm f4.L + 1.4TC
F/ 9.5 1/500 ISO 400
window beanbag lens rest
Posted by Steve Kennedy on October 8, 2013 at 10:10 PM
Beautiful Craig! Excellent in every way! I love the incredible detail, the reflection and how you've set it all off in the high key background.

Excellent!