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While walking in a tidal pool on Ft Desoto Beach in Florida, I spied upon these 2 red-breasted mergansers there. I tried to wade through the shallows to get into position such that the sun was behind my back. But that turned out to be more difficult than I thought as my feet started sticking in the soft mud. Each step I took caused my foot to sink in the mud and it was a real precarious situation as I tried to maintain my balance in the knee deep water and avoid falling in with my camera and tripod. Luckily I was able tor regain my balance in time to set up the tripod and take these pictures.

- Amit

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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/751/32227015896_f7ce5c9e00_b.jpg
Nikon D500 and Tamron 150-600 G1 @ 600mm 1/3200s f6.3 ISO 640


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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/309/32116025812_4fcb50ce3f_b.jpg
Nikon D500 and Tamron 150-600 G1 @ 550mm 1/3200s f7.1 ISO 720


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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/301/32227015136_ec0000d60b_b.jpg
Nikon D500 and Tamron 150-600 G1 @ 550mm 1/3200s f8 ISO 1000



Jan 15, 2017 at 02:35 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Red-breasted Mergansers


These are worth the work Amit. Very well done in great light and a great low angle ~ Ron


Jan 15, 2017 at 08:24 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Red-breasted Mergansers


Nice low angle and light on this hen.


Jan 15, 2017 at 10:42 AM
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surfnron wrote:
These are worth the work Amit. Very well done in great light and a great low angle ~ Ron


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Mike Veltri wrote:
Nice low angle and light on this hen.


Thanks, Ron and Mike. Florida is such a great place for birding.

- Amit




Jan 15, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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Beautiful shots, Amit! I think having to work a bit for the images probably makes you even more satisfied with them, and I agree with Ron that it was totally worth it!


Jan 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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I love the first image. It is simply brilliant. Thank you for sharing!


Jan 15, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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amazing shots, Amit.

Pius



Jan 15, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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Very nice shots. Good detail and nice low angle.


Jan 15, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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These are very nice, Amit. I had a similar experience with mud wading through a tidal flat in Alaska. To make matters worse, my left knee is fused and doesn't bend. I came very close to falling and ruining my camer and lens.

Paul



Jan 15, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Red-breasted Mergansers


Very beautiful images, Amit!
Keith W.



Jan 15, 2017 at 02:13 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Red-breasted Mergansers


Super sharp and perfectly lit.


Jan 15, 2017 at 04:55 PM
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The low angle makes nice impact on the subject. Very nice colors, very nice details.
#2 for me!

Karl



Jan 15, 2017 at 10:18 PM
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These shots have lovely lighting and color, soft background, and are shot at a nice low angle. Excellent images! Nice reward for the risk you took.

Dave



Jan 15, 2017 at 11:56 PM
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beautifully done I have never seen these myself.they are on my wishlist. bravo.


Jan 16, 2017 at 07:07 AM
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Well done, Amit.


Jan 16, 2017 at 08:43 AM
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The lighting is sweet and the composition is right on - an impressive set of merganser's images, Amit!

Joshua



Jan 16, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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Lovely, especially the last one IMO.


Jan 16, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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mitesh wrote:
Beautiful shots, Amit! I think having to work a bit for the images probably makes you even more satisfied with them, and I agree with Ron that it was totally worth it!


Thanks, Mitesh. Absolutely, I will remember this experience for a long time.

- Amit



Jan 17, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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SR777 wrote:
I love the first image. It is simply brilliant. Thank you for sharing!


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Pius Sullivan wrote:
amazing shots, Amit.

Pius


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mikedec wrote:
Very nice shots. Good detail and nice low angle.


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pdmilesjr wrote:
These are very nice, Amit. I had a similar experience with mud wading through a tidal flat in Alaska. To make matters worse, my left knee is fused and doesn't bend. I came very close to falling and ruining my camer and lens.

Paul


Thanks, SR777, Pius, Mike.

Paul: Thanks for sharing that. Same here. It was probably very funny sight for the others there watching me comically trying to steady myself. For a few moments, I was terrified that I was going to fall face down with my camer and lens in the water.

- Amit




Jan 17, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Red-breasted Mergansers


kwilliam8 wrote:
Very beautiful images, Amit!
Keith W.


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steve_a_reno wrote:
Super sharp and perfectly lit.


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Karl Witt wrote:
The low angle makes nice impact on the subject. Very nice colors, very nice details.
#2 for me!

Karl


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dclark wrote:
These shots have lovely lighting and color, soft background, and are shot at a nice low angle. Excellent images! Nice reward for the risk you took.

Dave


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kdacharya wrote:
beautifully done I have never seen these myself.they are on my wishlist. bravo.


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psharvic wrote:
Well done, Amit.


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AGeoJO wrote:
The lighting is sweet and the composition is right on - an impressive set of merganser's images, Amit!

Joshua


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Archibald wrote:
Lovely, especially the last one IMO.


thanks, all, for looking and providing such fantastic feedback.

- Amit





Jan 17, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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