Sitting Pretty

[Coastal Flyer]

I have never seen a duck like this, so I am thrilled to have captured its image.

CF

[mjs1973]

Nice shot CF. This is a male wood duck. (My favorite of the ducks) I love the colors and the markings on these birds. Not the easiest birds to get close to which makes nice photos of them all the more rewarding.

[Coastal Flyer]

Michael,

Thanks very much for the comments and for identifying the bird. I had not gotten around to doing that so I appreciate it very much. Just spectacular markings to this bird. I love it.

CF

[karen m.]

What a sensational picture The colors are so beautiful

[Coastal Flyer]

Thanks, Karen. I appreciate the comments very much.

CF

[Bevb]

Great shot!
Its a wonderful feeling isnt it getting that shot of a subject that you have'nt seen before, even if its a well known species, it makes you feel like your the first to have seen it!!! :thumbsup:

[Loupey]

Very nice, CF! Love the detail and water colors.

Not a fan of your crop - bit too tight on top and bottom. The head is too centered IMO.

Any chance you can post a full frame image for us?

[Coastal Flyer]

Loupey/Bev:

Thanks very much. Yes it is a good feeling. I saw this bird and couldn't believe what I was seeing; wild colors, streaks of definition, and it makes the tiniest little squeek instead of the honking bark of other ducks.

Loupey: sure thing, I will post the full image. As you will see there are distractions that I felt ruined the shot. But, let me know what you think. Also, I wanted the ripples in the water ahead of the duck. This was an illusive subject as well, very shy and hard to get near. I got lucky with what I got.

CF

[quetzal]

Thats beautiful! I haven't seen a wood duck in my area for years, I'd love to photograph one.

[Coastal Flyer]

Thanks very much for the comments, I appreciate it very much. I did not know this bird existed until last Saturday so it was a marvelous exciting find.

CF