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19-APR-2011	Hank v/d Velde

20110419 282 SERIES - Lesser Scaup.jpg

Andrew Haydon Park

Two images of a male Scaup to illustrate the different iridescent colour sheen on the neck and head, depending on the angle and intensity of the light. The images were taken about a half a second apart.

Top image: Note the greenish sheen on the neck and head.

Note the purplish sheen on the neck and head.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
1/800s f/8.0 at 850.0mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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lou_rozensteins		22-Apr-2011 22:37
Excellent shots. Well done.

bill friedlander		22-Apr-2011 18:06
Super colors and a nice wake he is creating. Love that eye. V

jychamberland		22-Apr-2011 16:29
both images are very beautiful Hank!

Lieve Snellings		22-Apr-2011 14:57
great Hank, the second has an effect of the duck being a bit shy... :)

Carol Rollins		22-Apr-2011 14:38
Two great shots, Hank. Thanks for sharing. ~

Char		22-Apr-2011 13:09
A wonderful series of captures, Hank! \/

NealyBob		22-Apr-2011 09:47
Two excellent shots of this beautiful bird Hank! They're almost identical!

Guest		22-Apr-2011 09:31
Beautiful Hank, and I've taken notes of all.Are you a teacher?

Ali Majdfar		22-Apr-2011 07:29
Lovely series! ~V

Guest		22-Apr-2011 04:52
Superb details in this lovely portrait!!

Bryan Murahashi		22-Apr-2011 04:28
Great light and colors. Always nice smile for the camera.

January Grey		22-Apr-2011 03:49
Beautiful work, Hank!! Their sheen is very much like that of the crow or grackle's!

s_barbour		22-Apr-2011 02:36
Both are wonderful images Hank!

Jean Chiasson		22-Apr-2011 00:56
Beautiful image Hank love the comparison and sharp focus

Jean D		22-Apr-2011 00:40
Excellent captures, Hank!

Stan Wojick		21-Apr-2011 23:35
Good catch Hank - from the first shot you could almost mistake it for a greater Scaup except for the head shape.

Jimmy Kall		21-Apr-2011 23:33
Excellent comparison Hank. It's amazing the slight move changes the color.

Ted Busby		21-Apr-2011 23:18
Great comparison..with sharp details..

Jim Coffman		21-Apr-2011 23:15
Very fine captures,Hank!

Stephanie		21-Apr-2011 23:13
The lighting changes are amazing Hank! Terrific shots! :)

Tom Munson		21-Apr-2011 23:10
That is amazing, Hank! It's hard to time it perfectly. Great work!

Penny B		21-Apr-2011 23:07
Wonderfully sharp images Hank. A great comparison to show how a slight difference in light angle can impact the colour.

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