The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
p.1 #1The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
Before the storms hit the area, I was at the pond and spotted these Hooded Mergansers in a small group swimming around and diving on a hunting spree. I watched as they were missing and diving again, then one came up with a catch, the others wanted to steal it, and the chase began. Enjoy, Chris S.
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Nov 09, 2025 at 12:39 PM
p.1 #2The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
Great sequence. "Swallow it before your competition steals it." 
Tony
Tony
Nov 09, 2025 at 12:51 PM
p.1 #5The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
I think these are great Chris. Wonderful action ! Spotted some of these last week a little bit too far out. I would love to have another crack at them. YGMV.
John
John
Nov 09, 2025 at 10:32 PM
p.1 #6The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
#3 and #4 capture the action best for me. excellent eye level perspective.
The white plumage on some of the shots appears to be clipped in the chest area. If there is latitude in the raw files to pull it back it may also be helpful to selectively pull down the whites that are not on the birds to allow the eye to linger where the action is.
The white plumage on some of the shots appears to be clipped in the chest area. If there is latitude in the raw files to pull it back it may also be helpful to selectively pull down the whites that are not on the birds to allow the eye to linger where the action is.
Nov 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
p.1 #7The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
These are fun to look at, terrific action-packed set.
Eric
Eric
Nov 10, 2025 at 09:12 AM
p.1 #8The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
What show!! I am beyond envious of this encounter
Several great images in action, sweet!!
Karl
Several great images in action, sweet!!
Karl
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
p.1 #9The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
Great series in difficult light Chris 
Nov 10, 2025 at 01:25 PM
p.1 #10The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
Great action photos Chris. The beautiful water color and reflections are a bonus!
Nov 10, 2025 at 01:36 PM
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p.1 #13The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
Imagemaster wrote:
Great sequence. "Swallow it before your competition steals it."
Tony
Tony,
Many Thanks appreciated
Chris S.
Great sequence. "Swallow it before your competition steals it."
Tony
Tony,
Many Thanks appreciated
Chris S.
Nov 10, 2025 at 08:46 PM
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nugeny wrote:
the nature is so unforgiven.
bob
Bob,
Many Thanks,I agree
Chris S
the nature is so unforgiven.
bob
Bob,
Many Thanks,I agree
Chris S
Nov 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
p.1 #15The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
Great set Chris. Love the action and the background color.
Greg
Greg
Nov 11, 2025 at 08:24 AM
p.1 #16The Hoody’s Catch and the Chase
morris wrote:
Two is super. Tough exposures
Morris
Morris, Many Thanks, appreciated
Chris S.
Two is super. Tough exposures
Morris
Morris, Many Thanks, appreciated
Chris S.
Nov 11, 2025 at 07:56 PM
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johnohio wrote:
I think these are great Chris. Wonderful action ! Spotted some of these last week a little bit too far out. I would love to have another crack at them. YGMV.
John
John,
Many Thanks for your comment, appreciated
Chris S.
I think these are great Chris. Wonderful action ! Spotted some of these last week a little bit too far out. I would love to have another crack at them. YGMV.
John
John,
Many Thanks for your comment, appreciated
Chris S.
Nov 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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GroovyGeek wrote:
#3 and #4 capture the action best for me. excellent eye level perspective.
The white plumage on some of the shots appears to be clipped in the chest area. If there is latitude in the raw files to pull it back it may also be helpful to selectively pull down the whites that are not on the birds to allow the eye to linger where the action is.
Geek,
Thank You for your comment and perspective
Chris S
#3 and #4 capture the action best for me. excellent eye level perspective.
The white plumage on some of the shots appears to be clipped in the chest area. If there is latitude in the raw files to pull it back it may also be helpful to selectively pull down the whites that are not on the birds to allow the eye to linger where the action is.
Geek,
Thank You for your comment and perspective
Chris S
Nov 12, 2025 at 09:13 PM
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Erictator wrote:
These are fun to look at, terrific action-packed set.
Eric
Eric,
Many Thanks for your comments appreciated
Chris S.
These are fun to look at, terrific action-packed set.
Eric
Eric,
Many Thanks for your comments appreciated
Chris S.
Nov 12, 2025 at 09:16 PM