Common Eider

Posted by Jimmy G on Fri Dec 26, 2003 6:02 am

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This was taken at Point Lookout.

Canon 1D 500mm f4 2x, Tripod Ball head Sidekick Leveling head, Manual exposure using incident meter 1/320 @ f10 Iso 320, Auto focus.

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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Dec 26, 2003 10:56 am

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Excellent shot of this female!

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by Mike Danzenbaker on Fri Dec 26, 2003 1:46 pm

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Jimmy,

Very nice, low angle, good light, little bow splash, an underappreciated bird not often well-photographed.

Birders should appreciate the extension of the bill well up the forehead, a distinguishing feature from female King.

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by Bill Lockhart on Fri Dec 26, 2003 4:35 pm

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Gosh Jimmy, looks like you were in the water with the bird to get this perspective!

Man you were low! Excellent in all respects. Best regards, Bill

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by Laura Stiefel on Fri Dec 26, 2003 7:42 pm

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I love the super low angle here! This is great.

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by Anthony Medici on Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:38 am

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Jimmy, you really need to stop swimming with the ducks. Great angle and shot.

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by Alan Murphy on Sun Dec 28, 2003 5:32 pm

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Jimmy,

I just got back in town and dont have time for many comments, but wanted to say that this well deserves more than six replys. This is an outstanding shot of a tough bird to get close to. Love the low angle and the wake in front of the bird. Great work.

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