Red-necked Phalarope


Posted by Chris Fagyal on Thu May 20, 2004 7:09 pm

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I decided after work today to brave the lovely (and daily) "pacific breeze" that was howling outside at 20-25mph and went to Don Edwards NWR. Near the Environment Education Center at the closest salt pond have been some 200+ Red-necked Phalaropes hanging around, often times right next to shore. Today I got lucky..they were ALL right next to shore..some within 2 or 3 feet of shore. I crept up to where I was right next to shore and sat there trying to get crisp pictures while the phalaropes were spinning around as well as bobbing up and down in the waves created by the wind. Challenging, painful on the knees and back, but incredibly fun. Below is one of the 12 or so decent results.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Thu May 20, 2004 7:15 pm
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Neat shot, Chris. The head could possibly be over-sharpened. If so, a selective 10-20% blur would do it.
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by cahlander on Thu May 20, 2004 8:21 pm
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Wonderful!
 

by Jim Neely on Thu May 20, 2004 8:39 pm
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If these guys are like the Wilson's phalaropes they are tough to shoot. The spinning, just out of good range is a tough shot.

Looks like you did well capturing thiis beauty.

No nits from here.

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by AlexC on Thu May 20, 2004 8:56 pm
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Wonderful bird I have yet to meet, nice capture and exposure, good detail as well!!, Congrats!! 8)
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by Marc Oliver on Thu May 20, 2004 9:03 pm
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:) :) :)

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by whf4 on Thu May 20, 2004 9:14 pm
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Thats a fantastic image. Love it!
 

by Peter Wallack on Thu May 20, 2004 9:46 pm
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Sweet Image. Especially good texture.
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by Alan Murphy on Thu May 20, 2004 10:25 pm
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Beautiful detail and photo. I might put him higher in the frame.
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by Jill on Thu May 20, 2004 10:44 pm
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Chris, Excellent capture of this beauty!!! :D 8)
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by DMcLarty on Thu May 20, 2004 10:47 pm
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Lovely capture these little guys can turn on a dime and are fast. Great detail on the feathers and love the water.
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by LHays on Fri May 21, 2004 4:28 am
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I've only seen images and read of their twisting and turning behavior which had to make this guy tough to shoot. I'm with Sandy on the possible oversharpening of the head. Beautiful colors and an excellent capture.
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by Juan E. Bahamon on Fri May 21, 2004 7:11 am
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Chris:

Nice capture despite of the uncooperative elements. Bird photography is a Masochistic hobby. Pass the Aleve pills please.
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by Bill Whala on Fri May 21, 2004 7:49 am
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Looks like some rough seas. :lol:

Excellent image. I too, would like to see her higher in the frame. Not a nit just a preference.
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by fredcor on Fri May 21, 2004 9:09 am
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Very nice. The eye is usually hard to capture in the dark facial features. Well done.
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by E.J. Peiker on Fri May 21, 2004 9:56 am
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Having photographed these, they are not the easiest birds to shoot and you did very well here.
 

by Mike Wilson on Fri May 21, 2004 11:36 am
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Very nice! The bird in this plumage is fantastic and I especially like the rolling motion of the water. You did very well to get this as sharp as it is from head to tail. A real gem.
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by Bob Boner on Fri May 21, 2004 12:59 pm
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Very nice! I know how hard it can be to get one of these. The one time I saw a couple, I was unable to get close no matter what I tried. Thanks for sharing.
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