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Motif: Bufflehead - Diving Duck


Posted by Larry Kaufman on Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:11 pm

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Bufflehead, Bucephala albeola, @ Bolsa Chica 11/25/04
Canon 20D, 600mm (300 f/2.8 + 2X TC), ISO 200, F/8 1/640th

One of the shots I wanted to dramatically improve on over last year was my Bufflehead and catching the radiant head coloration. So far I am pleased with this and have the rest of the winter to attempt more :D

Thanks for Looking. Comment, critique, and reposts welcome.

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by Parrothead Pete on Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:19 pm
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Never seen one of those...what a gorgeous species...nice shot!
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by Sandy Mossberg on Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:24 pm
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Sweet shot, Larry. The iridescent colors on the head and neck are great. I wish only for a bit more room in front and on top.
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by Harold Stiver on Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:28 pm
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Very nice, Larry, you caught the coloration on the neck nicely. I see it as a touch cramped in front also but not a big deal.
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by Fabs Forns on Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:38 pm
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Beautiful bird, never seen one. Great job :)
 

by Alan Murphy on Sat Dec 11, 2004 12:02 am
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What Sandy said. Beautifully done Larry.
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by Tomasz on Sat Dec 11, 2004 1:28 am
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Beautiful bird I have never seen. A bit tight but otherwise nice image.
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by Kim Steininger on Sat Dec 11, 2004 6:57 am
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Well I think this has convinced me for sure that I need to make a trip to Bolsa Chica! I can't get anywhere near these guys around here. Would like this better if the crop wasn't so tight but otherwise an awesome shot Larry!!! :D I'm very happy to report that the 3 bufflehead who were so heavily oiled by the oil spill in PA were released at Blackwater NWR yesterday! :D
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by Jim Urbach on Sat Dec 11, 2004 8:41 am
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Larry,

Wonderful capture of the iridecent colors and with a neat head turn. THe purple color is also part of the wake. Just a bit tight, but space can be added.

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by Chris Kayler on Sat Dec 11, 2004 9:25 am
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I with Sandy here. I really love how even the water he has churned up looks irridescent!

Kim, that's great news :D
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by Christopher Dodds on Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:23 am
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Nice one, Larry
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by Sidamo on Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:01 am
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Congratulations on a difficult capture, Larry, particularly with only 600mm! These can be really challenging, particularly when actively feeding, as their time above the water averages only five seconds before they dive.
 

by Jim Zipp on Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:13 am
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Beautiful shot Larry, These guys are tough not only to get close to but to capture the detail all round as you have here.
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by BrianS on Sat Dec 11, 2004 12:06 pm
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Sandy said it for me -- these guys are cool to watch.
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by AForns on Sat Dec 11, 2004 1:22 pm
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Just the little bit of room Larry Beautiful image !!!!!!! 8) 8) 8)
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by Bruce Sherman on Sat Dec 11, 2004 1:57 pm
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Terrific shot, Larry. I have shot many of these and have yet to get anything this nice. Well done.
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by Jim Probst on Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:48 pm
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Great shot, Larry! You handled the exposure perfectly on this beautiful Duck.
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by Jerry Merrell on Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:08 am
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Larry, this is a beautiful duck. Based on the eye reflection, looks like it should be rotated a tad CCW. Very nice shot.
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by Mike Wilson on Sun Dec 12, 2004 1:08 am
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A remarkable Bufflehead image. I really like the look he gave you, good stuff buddy.
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