A Wood Duck hangout..
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After many months of shooting at the same pond you start becoming familiar with some of the wildlife habits, at least to some degree. At one of the ponds that I visit quite frequently I found that the majority of the Wood ducks congregated in one specific location. It’s funny that they tend to gather in this one spot each morning, spending most of their time grooming themselves or sleeping, but by mid-morning they are gone to other parts of the pond.
On this morning, I was fortunate to have caught them all there before they left and was able to get a few shots.
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ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS lens 600mm f/4.0 1/2500s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS lens 600mm f/4.0 1/3200s 640 ISO -0.3 EV
Nov 16, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Stunning Louie ! Just beautiful ! Wish I could master the multiple subject shots like you have.
John
John
Nov 16, 2025 at 06:50 AM
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Real nice Louie. 2 is a stunner. 4 and 6 are next up on my pick list
Morris
Morris
Nov 16, 2025 at 08:02 AM
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johnohio wrote:
Stunning Louie ! Just beautiful ! Wish I could master the multiple subject shots like you have.
John
Most appreciated John, thank you.
Stunning Louie ! Just beautiful ! Wish I could master the multiple subject shots like you have.
John
Most appreciated John, thank you.
Nov 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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morris wrote:
Real nice Louie. 2 is a stunner. 4 and 6 are next up on my pick list
Morris
Thanks Morris, it was sure fun to have found this many Wood ducks in one spot.
Real nice Louie. 2 is a stunner. 4 and 6 are next up on my pick list
Morris
Thanks Morris, it was sure fun to have found this many Wood ducks in one spot.
Nov 16, 2025 at 06:17 PM
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louie champan wrote:
MorrisThanks Morris, it was sure fun to have found this many Wood ducks in one spot.
It shore is. I had 15 pairs on Oakland Lake last winter
Morris
morris wrote
Real nice Louie. 2 is a stunner. 4 and 6 are next up on my pick listMorris
It shore is. I had 15 pairs on Oakland Lake last winter
Morris
Nov 16, 2025 at 08:31 PM
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Louie, you are a good and patient observer and photographer. Congrats and thnaks for showing.
Bob
Bob
Nov 16, 2025 at 08:49 PM
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hey Louie you hit the jackpot with the subjects and the glorious light 
#1 deserves a wall hanging IMO buddy that is really eye candy for me
What a really beautiful set of images my friend!!
YGMV
Karl
#1 deserves a wall hanging IMO buddy that is really eye candy for me
What a really beautiful set of images my friend!!
YGMV
Karl
Nov 17, 2025 at 07:35 AM
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morris wrote:
MorrisThanks Morris, it was sure fun to have found this many Wood ducks in one spot.It shore is. I had 15 pairs on Oakland Lake last winter
Morris
Hi Morris, only a couple of weeks now before we meet up at Bosque, look forward to it.
louie champan wrote
morris wrote
Real nice Louie. 2 is a stunner. 4 and 6 are next up on my pick listMorris
Morris
Hi Morris, only a couple of weeks now before we meet up at Bosque, look forward to it.
Nov 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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You certainly nailed these Louis. Terrific light and backgrounds which highlight the ducks beautifully.
Alan
Alan
Nov 17, 2025 at 01:53 PM
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Winner Winner, Wood Duck Dinner! Terrific set Louis!
V!
Eric
V!
Eric
Nov 17, 2025 at 02:35 PM
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louie champan wrote:
MorrisThanks Morris, it was sure fun to have found this many Wood ducks in one spot.It shore is. I had 15 pairs on Oakland Lake last winter
MorrisHi Morris, only a couple of weeks now before we meet up at Bosque, look forward to it.
Likewise Louie,
Morris
morris wrote
louie champan wrote
morris wrote
Real nice Louie. 2 is a stunner. 4 and 6 are next up on my pick listMorris
Morris
Likewise Louie,
Morris
Nov 17, 2025 at 04:37 PM
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douter wrote:
Love the "woodies", Louie!
Douglas
Thanks Douglas.
Love the "woodies", Louie!
Douglas
Thanks Douglas.
Nov 17, 2025 at 08:06 PM
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morris wrote:
MorrisThanks Morris, it was sure fun to have found this many Wood ducks in one spot.It shore is. I had 15 pairs on Oakland Lake last winter
Morris
Thanks Morris, appreciate your comments.
louie champan wrote
morris wrote
Real nice Louie. 2 is a stunner. 4 and 6 are next up on my pick listMorris
Morris
Thanks Morris, appreciate your comments.
Nov 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Awesome set Louie ! Geez I have never even seen one wood duck and you captured 6 - 7 of them in singles shots. Great Job !
Greg
Greg
Nov 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Yes, Johnohio has the perfect word for this group.... stunning! I especially like the last 3.
Thank you Louie
Robert
Thank you Louie
Robert
Nov 18, 2025 at 02:23 PM
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guywithgas wrote:
Nice set Louie!
Sreedhar.
Appreciate you taking a look, thank you.
Nice set Louie!
Sreedhar.
Appreciate you taking a look, thank you.
Nov 18, 2025 at 06:17 PM