American Wigeon

Posted by Laura Stiefel on Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:37 pm

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Castalia, Ohio

D30, Sigma 400 f/5.6 HSM, 1/500 @ f/8, -2/3, ISO 200

I absolutely love these little ducks. Last year, during my first trip to Castalia Pond, I was amazed by how tame these cute little guys were. I wish this fella had turned his head toward me a little bit but they are plentiful in winter and I plan on practicing a lot.

All comments and suggestions for improvement are welcome. Thanks for looking!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:38 pm

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A lovely Wigeon, Laura. The color of the water complements that of the duck.

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by Cliff Beittel on Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:42 pm

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Sandy is right about the water color, and the exposure is perfect too. Only way to make it better would be to get lower (not possible, perhaps) or catch a wing-flap or stretch.

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by Bill Whala on Tue Nov 25, 2003 9:50 pm

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I'm with you Laura. I love these little ducks. They just always seem so happy.

This one looks like he is a couple weeks from peak breeding colors. You caught him in good light and with a nice pose. I agree that a head turn would improve this. Since you can go back and practice, you will be getting incredible shots of him when his plumage peaks.

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by Jill on Tue Nov 25, 2003 10:03 pm

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Laura, Gorgeous image of this wigeon, great light and BG !!! Super shot!!!

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Nov 25, 2003 10:06 pm

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Wigeons are among the tamest ducks I've encountered. He is a very nice specimen and its an excellent photo.

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by AlexC on Tue Nov 25, 2003 10:08 pm

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Two tone beak!!!
Wonderful morsel and well exposed to boot, I agree about the water as well, Congrats!!!

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by ajhand on Tue Nov 25, 2003 10:11 pm

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Hey Laura:

Send a few of those tame ones out to CT. I've been trying to get a Eurasion mixed in with flock of Americans, and they won't let me within 200 feet at best. I'd love to get one as nice as this.

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by Andrew Mc on Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:29 am

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Excellent - great complementary water colour as noted.

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by Juli Wilcox on Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:07 am

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Excellent exposure! I have (had) many of these with burned brows. Never did quite get the hang of it in time before the duck departed. You did well.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:47 am

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Beautiful shot Laura, such a sweet face and toning BG.

Very nice!!

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by fredcor on Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:20 am

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Very nice colours Laura. They are not so easy to get close to here in southern Canada. Good capture.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:10 am

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Laura,

This is an excellent shot. The exposure couldn't be better. It looks like you had some nice light for this shot.

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by Wil Hershberger on Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:11 am

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Excellent shot.

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by Fero on Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:32 pm

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I love them too Laura, excellent photo, great light,

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by Mike Wilson on Wed Nov 26, 2003 5:34 pm

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Very nice Wigeon Laura. Light and low angle really worked for you.

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by Ken Newcombe on Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:06 pm

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A nice Wigeon, Laura. Love the rusty red.

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by Jim Urbach on Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:58 pm

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Laura, The complimentary water makes this. Nice capture.

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by Penney Goodwin on Thu Nov 27, 2003 6:33 am

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Lovely, Laura. These are beautiful ducks, aren't they! I have one with a green head patch ( photo). Thought it was an Amer Wigeon - is it just a variation? Now I am curious. Actually, think he has more black where your's is brown. Thanks, Laura!

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