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Hanging at the local lake...

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Uncle Frank, Feb 18, 2005.

  1. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I didn't get invited to Merrit Island, so I went to the local lake all by myself :cry: But I found I had a
    lot of company anyway. There was a break in the rain, and the birds and the people were enjoying the
    spring-like weather... and each other.

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    The only waves in water were from the birds were paddling around.

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    ... but most of them were on the shore, searching for food or just enjoying the sun.

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    I ran across a black duck, something I haven't seen before. Can anyone ID him for me?

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    This Canadian Goose was having a fine old time until his lady-friend showed up and started reading
    him the riot act. He took it for a while, and then took took off for quieter climes... the big coward :).

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    Uncle Frank, Feb 18, 2005
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  2. Steve S

    Steve S

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    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Love the ppl shots, Frank

    esp the kid on the bike. He's so full of excitement! And, the goose in flight shot is really good too. How did you get a focus lock on it?
     
    Steve S, Feb 19, 2005
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  3. greyflash

    greyflash

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    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Nice interaction on the first three images. Good color saturation on all, and well taken bird photo's. The forward swept wings on the Canadian Goose is really neat Frank.
     
    greyflash, Feb 19, 2005
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  4. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Re: Love the ppl shots, Frank

    It was a classic "snapshot", Steve. The bird was on me before I knew it, and I swung the camera up and fired without thinking. I was a full zoom of 200mm, f/9, and in AF-C mode, and somehow all that worked out. I was amazed when I reviewed the picture.
     
    Uncle Frank, Feb 19, 2005
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  5. NeilCam

    NeilCam

    609
    Feb 21, 2005
    Ottawa, Ontario
    I posted this on the "other place", so to save typing I'll copy and paste it here as well. :)

    Nicely done Frank, great shots, particularly the first and last ones.


    I think you'll find that your black duck is one of the many "Domestic Mallards" - essentially escaped domestic ducks crossed with Mallards. They come in all varieties and colors.

    And as far as the Canada Goose goes, an (possibly) interesting (well it is to me) aside is that the species was just very recently (last year?) split in two. The larger goose is the Canada Goose while a smaller variety is the Cackling Goose - I'm 99.9% sure yours are Canade Geese. Okay, okay, so it's not that interesting.

    Still a nice flight shot and as I said above, that first shot is really vibrant and lively.

    Neil
     
    NeilCam, Feb 21, 2005
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  6. hans

    hans

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    Feb 5, 2005
    The Netherlands
    Frank
    that first one is priceless,everything fits into place,great capture
    I also like the black duck beautiful bird
    Thanks for sharing
     
    hans, Feb 21, 2005
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  7. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Frank, very nice people shots. I like the birdies too of course.... :D :D

    Regards,

    Frank
     
    Flew, Feb 22, 2005
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