This Hooded Merganser was hanging out with the very cold GBH I posted on Feb. 14. The Hooded Merganser and another Red-brested Merganser were not vary cooperating when it can to getting their photographs being taken. Both bolted right after the first few frames. I will post the Red-brested later.
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Peter
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Is this a composite: No
Canon 7Dll, Sigma 150-600mm, 600mm, F8, 1/1000, -.3EV, ISO 800. The shot is hand-held and croped by 45% in DxO PhotoLab4. I also used the color contrast control in the Nik Collection to bring out more detail.
Hi Peter, I like the detail and color in the duck. Great colors too. I also like how you handled the reflective water and did not let it overpower the duck. Thanks for sharing.
Nice capture although I wish that you were able to get a more lateral view. They usually get out of Dodge pretty quick once they figure out they are being watched. I think that your crop shows that the duck is moving away from you. Well done…Jim
Typical Hooded Merganser, Peter. I don’t think I have a single image of these that isn’t a least partially pointed away. Excellent detail and good exposure.