Male Hooded Merganser Jump Takeoff


Posted by Paul Rossi on Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:14 pm

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This bird flew up with very powerful flaps because the pond was too small to do a running takeoff.  I anticipated this.  Otherwise there was no chance.  If they have enough water ahead they always do a running takeoff and I must anticipate panning along the water's surface.

Image taken in spring in Michigan's Eastern Upper peninsula
Canon EOS 1D Mark 2 + 600mm IS lens
1/3200 sec, f/5
Mode: Manual
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
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by Ron Day on Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:43 pm
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What a unique takeoff shot, Paul. Nice pose and habitat. Great anticipation to capture this.
 

by Mako_Elite on Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:05 am
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I really like this shot. Amazing colors with 1D Mark II. Perfect timing with a nice wing pose.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:31 am
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Lovely action showing the great effort needed to take off like this. The extended, forward sweep of the wings is captured well!

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