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Jody Melanson
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p.1 #1 · Hooded Merganser

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Bushhawk
Lying in the muck

This Hooded Merganser drake thinks he is a Mallard. He keeps company with a small flock of Mallards. Not only does he think he is a Mallard, but he thinks he is a Mallard hen! I don't know what his parents did to him!

I really wanted an image of him displaying. It was tough sometimes to get him isolated away from the Mallards.

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:11 AM

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p.1 #2 · Hooded Merganser

Wow!!

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:13 AM

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p.1 #3 · Hooded Merganser

He's beautiful, Jody

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:16 AM

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p.1 #4 · Hooded Merganser

Dang Jody,
Now I don't even feel like trying to process my lowly Merganser images from the weekend. That's one fantastic image there. An awesome pose to go along with great lighting, detail and framing. As usual, you set the bar pretty high and are an inspiration to the rest of us.

JayT

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:24 AM

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p.1 #5 · Hooded Merganser

A beautiful capture. You done did gooood.

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Nov 20, 2008 at 02:27 AM

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p.1 #6 · Hooded Merganser

A great capture Jody loved the pose and the colors.

Garen

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:28 AM

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p.1 #7 · Hooded Merganser

Well, look what the cat dragged in. 1st Maggie shows up after months of hiding in the closet and then Jody makes a rare appearance. Must be a full moon or something

Don't come any finer than this, Jody, and earns my seal of approval

Nov 20, 2008 at 03:18 AM

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p.1 #8 · Hooded Merganser

If these people were hiding I hope they stop hiding, this is amazing photography

Nov 20, 2008 at 03:22 AM

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p.1 #9 · Hooded Merganser

Excellent Jody! What light. I just deleted a bunch displaying like this because they were noisy. Man, I'm sure glad I did!

Great detail and shadows on the bird.

Tim

Nov 20, 2008 at 03:23 AM

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p.1 #10 · Hooded Merganser

Sprung a leak in the stern and he's sinking? Lovely shot, as always.

Nov 20, 2008 at 05:41 AM

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p.1 #11 · Hooded Merganser

Stunning!!!

Nov 20, 2008 at 06:01 AM

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p.1 #12 · Hooded Merganser

Jody,
Great capture, looks like he is taking a big breath for a fast takeoff.

Thanks

Tim

Nov 20, 2008 at 07:06 AM

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p.1 #13 · Hooded Merganser

Nice moment shot

Nov 20, 2008 at 09:00 AM

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p.1 #14 · Hooded Merganser

Proud lil sucker, eh Jody?! Excellent capture...nice to see ya, buddy.

Nov 20, 2008 at 12:05 PM

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p.1 #15 · Hooded Merganser

As always very nice work Jody

Nov 20, 2008 at 01:40 PM

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p.1 #16 · Hooded Merganser

Awesome shot Jody, beautiful colours. Nice to see you're still about.

Rob

Nov 20, 2008 at 03:05 PM

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p.1 #17 · Hooded Merganser

Nice shot Jody!

J

Nov 20, 2008 at 03:54 PM

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p.1 #18 · Hooded Merganser

Excellent Jody!!!!

Nov 20, 2008 at 04:32 PM

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p.1 #19 · Hooded Merganser

Where you been Man.....lol, what can I say that hasn't already been said, anything you post is top notch, Great shot.

Steve

Nov 20, 2008 at 04:48 PM

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p.1 #20 · Hooded Merganser

Always a treat Jody.
Ted

Nov 20, 2008 at 04:49 PM

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p.1 #21 · Hooded Merganser

Beautiful shot Jody - - just stunning

Lil - - going back to my huge cleanup job after the wildfires... So no picks.....

Nov 20, 2008 at 06:56 PM

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p.1 #22 · Hooded Merganser

Wonderful capture of a little varmit that doesn't sit still.

Cannot get over the sharpness of the image.

How much of a crop did you have?

Nov 20, 2008 at 07:03 PM

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p.1 #23 · Hooded Merganser

It looks like it was swimming along and saw your picture and threw out the anchor.Ha Ha

This is a great shot Jody. Ed

Nov 20, 2008 at 07:22 PM

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p.1 #24 · Hooded Merganser

...

...threw out the anchor!

Ted[

quote]Ed Robertson wrote:
It looks like it was swimming along and saw your picture and threw out the anchor.Ha Ha

This is a great shot Jody. Ed

Nov 20, 2008 at 08:05 PM

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p.1 #25 · Hooded Merganser

Superb shot, Jody !

Nov 20, 2008 at 08:48 PM


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