Mikes Photography

hil26 · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject: Goosanders

NB to self - should not have spot metered off the head!!!

Note to Carl - these were feeding with the ducks on Llyn Padarn, Llanberis, sometimes no more than 10 feet away - absolutely brilliant to watch - camera was down more than up to my face.

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carlj · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject:

Dave, I recall the distances we were seeing them from at Conwy - I was beginning to think you were using an 800mm with 2x tcon for a moment. Both birds are nervy - amazing that you got that close!

hil26 · Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:09 am Post subject:

Aaggghhh - bird ID off, the mergansers are actually female goosanders, bujt easy to mistake as they are very similar that's my excuse.
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derek · Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:14 pm Post subject:

like all three, but especially the second one. water must be quite clear there? feathers have come out really well.
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hil26 · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject:

another view

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