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Posted by fredcor on Wed Mar 31, 2004 9:26 am

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Shot this Scaup taking 40 winks a couple of weeks ago at East Humber Park on the Toronto waterfront. The tension of the water against it's left flank fascinated me.

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Cropped approx 30%. USM 100 + USM 50 after downsizing.
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by Alan Murphy on Wed Mar 31, 2004 9:36 am
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A nice tranquil shot Lat. Would perfer a lower angle.
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by Brian L. Zwiebel on Wed Mar 31, 2004 9:46 am
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Love that he is watching you with that eye ball. I too would like a lower shooting angle but presume this is from a dock or break wall of some sort.

How is everyone getting so close to these Scaup?

Well Done!

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by fredcor on Wed Mar 31, 2004 10:31 am
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Yes, I was sitting on a break wall, could not get any lower. The water was only a small area that was not frozen. Some of the waterfowl will use these areas of water if there are very few or distant people.

Provided one approaches carefully and stays quiet, with no sudden movements, you can build a trust with the birds; though they will constantly watch you as you can see in the open eye directed at me.
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by DC on Wed Mar 31, 2004 10:46 am
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Cool shot, cool duck.

Very nice.
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by Yanni on Wed Mar 31, 2004 10:56 am
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Nice shot, love the eye.
 

by Bill Whala on Wed Mar 31, 2004 11:20 am
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I like this one shooting angle and all. The reflection is killer and I love the water color. Technicals are all there too. Very nice. :)
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by AlexC on Wed Mar 31, 2004 1:16 pm
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Love the sentinel eye on this Quacker!!
Lower angle Yes!!, but nice as is!! Congrats!! 8)
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by Carol Clarke on Wed Mar 31, 2004 1:29 pm
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I agree with Bill on this one Lat! I really like this- shooting angle and all!! perfect tech's, lovely pose, bright eye and water like a mirror. Beautiful! 8) 8) :)
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by joseph motto on Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:09 pm
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I like this image just fine. What a difference it makes with the yellow eye open and observing.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:42 pm
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Beautiful image, Lat. The water is ideal and your use of f11 is exemplary.
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:06 pm
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Very nice shot. I like the reflection. Lower might be better, but I would be happy with this image just the way it is.
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by Harvey Edelman on Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:17 am
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It's just ducky :D ! Nice shot.
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by dkhenke on Fri Apr 02, 2004 6:55 am
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Very, very nice Lat. The color of the water is very nice, a very peaceful image.
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