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p.1 #1 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

All Canon 7D, 800mm, -.33, 1/2000

Hi Friends,

I got some nature photos today. I have been listening to Conrad's advice to getting low to photograph the ducks. I do not like the cold weather especially when it is below freezing and super windy. Today the temperature never rose above freezing and the wind was vicious. The wind was strong enough to create white caps on the lake! I dressed completely warm except for wearing my wind pants so my knees were freezing

My fingertips were so cold they got shutter burn

Edit: I just heard that the wind gusts were in the middle 30s coupled with the below freezing temps, no wonder my knees were freezing!

I was a good girl and sat my butt down on the cold dirt with my tripod very low. Today wasn't easy, it was anything but easy

My Big Buddy was swimming with his lady but none of his photos were up to par

Hopefully next time!

Picture 1 - Ruddy

f6.3, ISO400

I know that photographing the ducks low gets lots of merit. I hope you liked? If not, there is always tomorrow

The Ruddy was having a hard time with the very furious choppy waves

Picture 2 - Ruddy

f5.6, ISO400

Compared to the other close ups of Ruddy's I photographed in my past threads, I seem to like this Ruddy best because he has kind of a white neck so he stands out more than the dreary dark brown color.

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Picture 3 - Ruddy

f6.3, ISO400

Watch out my sweet little Ruddy a big wave is heading your direction you better make a fast dive

Picture 4 - Two Ruddys

f6.3, ISO400

There were over a half a dozen Ruddys out swimming together today.

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Picture 5 - Mr. and Mrs. Domestic Ducks

F10, ISO 800

I was excited that their eyes and beaks were side my side like sweet love birds

I love their colorful beaks side by side!

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Picture 6 - Domestic Duck

f11, ISO800

If it was a beautiful Summer day that water would look so refreshing to be wading in! But, since it was freezing and there was ice on the edges of the lake, the ducks can have it.

Hope you all enjoyed your stroll with me again at my lake. I am so happy you always tag along with me.
It is always very much appreciated!

I am still keeping an eye out for Grebes. They are still on my list.

CYA all, Til next time!
BeeBalm (Monarda)

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Feb 17, 2013 at 10:06 PM

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p.1 #2 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Low is good, its the getting up I have trouble with

Your duckies are fun, nice shots, enjoyed them

Howard

Feb 17, 2013 at 10:09 PM

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p.1 #3 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Good effort Monarda!
Douglas

Feb 17, 2013 at 10:12 PM

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p.1 #4 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

There's nothing like a low pov. Sitting there must've been fiercely cold, though.

Wayne

Feb 17, 2013 at 11:00 PM

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p.1 #5 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

#1 looks extra low and is my pick. It's worth it, isn't it! Don

Feb 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM

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p.1 #6 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Looks to me like your freezing on the ground paid off BB!!! These look wonderful

Now your knees will ache along with the rest of us

Tim

Feb 18, 2013 at 02:45 AM

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p.1 #7 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

A very nice set Monarda. The low angle does help too. 2 and 3 are my picks ~ Ron

Feb 18, 2013 at 02:46 AM

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p.1 #8 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Oh that is cold!!! I've become a wimp and get cold when our temps get down in the 40's. It was worth it for you though. Cute Ruddy.
Nancy

Feb 18, 2013 at 03:16 AM

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p.1 #9 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Nice job! I need to try and do the same.

Feb 18, 2013 at 03:30 AM

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p.1 #10 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Super low angle set BB (aka Monarda). I like 3 & 4 best. Well done.

Feb 18, 2013 at 03:53 AM

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p.1 #11 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Nice series of duckies. Low angle works well. As with other folks, getting up after few hours shooting is tough for me too. Great work

- Tam

Feb 18, 2013 at 05:21 AM

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p.1 #12 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Wonderful set BB !!! Love the low angle.

Birdie

Feb 18, 2013 at 05:40 AM

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p.1 #13 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

very nice Monarda.. i like the low angle

Feb 18, 2013 at 08:50 AM

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p.1 #14 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Howard Kearley wrote:
Low is good, its the getting up I have trouble with

Your duckies are fun, nice shots, enjoyed them

Howard

Howard, thank you so much!!!

BeeBalm

Feb 18, 2013 at 08:59 PM

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p.1 #15 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

douter wrote:
Good effort Monarda!
Douglas

Douglas, Thank you for visiting my thread, it is greatly appreciated!!

BeeBalm

Feb 18, 2013 at 10:46 PM

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p.1 #16 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

The first two are great Monarda

Morris

Feb 19, 2013 at 02:30 AM

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p.1 #17 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

Well worth the efforts, Monarda. The low perspective allows a good separation of the subject making it stand out more

Socrate

Feb 19, 2013 at 02:30 PM

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Wayne Willison wrote:
There's nothing like a low pov. Sitting there must've been fiercely cold, though.

Wayne

Wayne,
Thank you for dropping by

BeeBalm

Feb 19, 2013 at 08:53 PM

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p.1 #19 · Sitting low on the freezing dirt

DonGut wrote:
#1 looks extra low and is my pick. It's worth it, isn't it! Don

Don, thank you for dropping by! Yes it's worth it after I thaw out

BeeBalm

Feb 20, 2013 at 01:35 AM

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Tim Kuhn wrote:
Looks to me like your freezing on the ground paid off BB!!! These look wonderful

Now your knees will ache along with the rest of us

Tim

Tim, I didn't know if they ached because they were frozen

thank you for your post!! BeeBalm

Feb 20, 2013 at 10:50 PM

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