20160329 Hooded Merganser DSC_6568.jpg by Hank Vander Velde

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29-MAR-2016	Hank Vander Velde

20160329 Hooded Merganser DSC_6568.jpg

Ottawa West

The bird here is fast-pedalling away from me out of the bright sun and into the shadows of a large culvert. I'm shooting into the light here. On entering the dark culvert, it suddenly turned around and flew off.

Nikon NIKON D7200,Nikon 200 - 500mm 1:5.6 ED
1/800s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso720 full exif

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Colin Storey 06-Apr-2016 20:34
Another great image of it, like its position in the water.

Tom LeRoy 06-Apr-2016 15:42
Even though he's trying to avoid your lens, you have a wonderful sharp image, Hank. V

Pierre Martin 06-Apr-2016 12:34
he realy show is crown, great catch!

Juliette 06-Apr-2016 08:45
what a special animal !! lovely

Torben Jorgensen 06-Apr-2016 07:55
Beautiful duck and shot.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal 06-Apr-2016 06:09
Prachtig en mooi van scherpte Hank.

Bryan Murahashi 06-Apr-2016 04:25
A superb capture, Hank.

joseantonio 06-Apr-2016 04:15
nice capture.Love it.

fotabug 06-Apr-2016 01:45
Ah yes, pretty little guys!

Claude Gagnon 06-Apr-2016 00:55
Love it, well done Hank :))

Penny B 05-Apr-2016 22:52
Sharp, nice eye contact, and nice to get the flared hood.

Dan Greenberg 05-Apr-2016 22:39
Fascinating shot of this exotic bird sitting in the snow.

larose forest photos 05-Apr-2016 21:55
Fabulous shot. The white patch on the head really stands out!

Tom Munson 05-Apr-2016 21:18
Beautiful, tack sharp image, Hank.

Jim Coffman 05-Apr-2016 21:11
Nice shot, Hank! I am so envious of all your wildlife encounters!!

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Colin Storey		06-Apr-2016 20:34
Another great image of it, like its position in the water.

Tom LeRoy		06-Apr-2016 15:42
Even though he's trying to avoid your lens, you have a wonderful sharp image, Hank. V

Pierre Martin		06-Apr-2016 12:34
he realy show is crown, great catch!

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		06-Apr-2016 06:09
Prachtig en mooi van scherpte Hank.

Penny B		05-Apr-2016 22:52
Sharp, nice eye contact, and nice to get the flared hood.

Dan Greenberg		05-Apr-2016 22:39
Fascinating shot of this exotic bird sitting in the snow.

larose forest photos		05-Apr-2016 21:55
Fabulous shot. The white patch on the head really stands out!

Tom Munson		05-Apr-2016 21:18
Beautiful, tack sharp image, Hank.

Jim Coffman		05-Apr-2016 21:11
Nice shot, Hank! I am so envious of all your wildlife encounters!!