American Wigeon Drake - Happy Duck

Posted by Woody Mayhew on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:34 am

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I shot this happy America wigeon drake last evening over my back fence. That was before the 40+ wood ducks flew in and distracted me. They began to fly up into my yard after sunset with me sitting there, scurrying all around behind me. After it was completely dark I could hear them flying in and out of my yard with a rush of massed wing beats. Wood ducks are quite active at night. Amazing to see and hear.
I have always had a hard time getting the eye to show on the AW drakes. Any suggestions? Nikon D2h, 500 F4 AF-S, 1/125th @ f7.1, SB-800 at -1 1/3 EV as fill flash.

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by Rob Palmer on Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:07 am

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:16 am

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This image looks to be linked properly but doesn't show up which makes me think that your provider blocks cross linking.

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by Mike Wilson on Tue Jan 06, 2004 7:21 pm

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Great bill action. I just love to listen to the squeaky sounds that these drakes make. I can hear it now.

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:45 pm

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Great that you fixed the link. I like the open bill a lot and wish for a lower shooting angle

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by Laura Stiefel on Thu Jan 08, 2004 5:51 pm

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An extremely cute little duck and I love that you've captured him with an open bill. A slightly lower angle might be nice but then again, I can't imagine shooting this from my backyard! I always find it hard to get the eye to show on these guys too. I've had my best luck doing so in good light when the head is turned slightly toward the camera.

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