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16-Nov-2013

06 20131116 168 Hooded Mergansers.jpg

Another old Hoodie posting. I haven't seen love-impressing scenes like this for many years at two ponds in a west-end park nearby. Perhaps Linda (hayl) is right when she suggested that the absence of Hoodies might date back to when leased-dogs were starting to be allowed in the park. In this image the lady is being serenated by one of the boys.

Nikon D800
1/2000s f/8.0 at 700.0mm iso360 hide exif
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Date/Time16-Nov-2013 10:17:17
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D800
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length700 mm
Exposure Time1/2000 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent360
Exposure Bias-1.00
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (5)
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

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Geert Bauke Kortleve15-Nov-2020 19:02
Such gorgeous birds!
Carl Carbone13-Nov-2020 15:23
Lovely capture.
francoisconstantin12-Nov-2020 15:20
Very nice image with these beautiful ducks!!
Teddy Busby12-Nov-2020 14:12
Great image Hank.
Dave Petersen Photography12-Nov-2020 13:44
Superb lightning and clarity in this bright and very beautiful capture. VV
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal12-Nov-2020 08:02
Prachtige foto met deze mooie eenden Hank, een oudje maar een hele mooie.
larose forest photos12-Nov-2020 02:17
What a gorgeous shot this is. I really love the hooded mergansers. I can't imagine leashed dogs deterring these guys, but dogs jumping into the water and chasing them, yes. There are always hoodies around McKay Lake where dogs are frequent. Interesting situation though, with the disappearance. It may be that there are other factors at play. Though it may be the dogs!
bill friedlander12-Nov-2020 02:09
Love the look of these guys and gals. V
Missed Opportunities12-Nov-2020 02:02
Nicely done Hank - the Hooded - both male & female are perfect subjects
hayl12-Nov-2020 01:17
Gorgeous light for this photo of the boy’s action.
Ellen Michaels12-Nov-2020 01:10
Lovely image.
Pierre Martin11-Nov-2020 23:59
beautiful shot of that courting scene!
Graeme11-Nov-2020 23:03
Such a lovely nature scene, Hank. I wonder which one won! V
Helen Betts11-Nov-2020 23:02
Another terrific captures of these beautiful ducks. She appears to be ignoring her suitor, though.
globalgadabout11-Nov-2020 21:55
it must be a seductive serenade to attract her, as shoe does have other choices...the one to the left seems in a huff after being shut out...endearing capture..
Céline Leclerc11-Nov-2020 21:21
La compétition est forte, tout les charmes sont mis en valeur... :-)
joseantonio11-Nov-2020 21:21
love those beautiful heads.V
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