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Uploaded 13-Sep-09
Taken 12-Jan-08
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Category:Animals
Subcategory:Birds
Subcategory Detail:
Keywords:duck, wood duck
Photo Info
Dimensions694 x 1000
Original file size219 KB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken12-Jan-08 08:39
Date modified12-Jan-08 11:00
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS 40D
Focal length700 mm
Exposure1/100 at f/8
FlashNot fired
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 400
Metering modePattern
Wood Ducks

Wood Ducks

These ducks are shy and hard to approach, so I moved in very slowly, staying in a low crouch or on my knees with my tripod. It took nearly an hour to move the last 50 feet to the edge of this small lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The unusual background is a reflection on the water's surface from brightly lit foliage on the opposite shore.
Last comment by Steve Hudson on 19-Jun-10:
Hey Russ, I didn't know that you were so patient - or, maybe I should say that when you were younger you certainly wouldn't have stalked anything (even a girl) for more than 15 minutes. Great shot. The Woodie is my favorite bird.
Last comment by Evelyn and Reg Keele on 4-Jan-10:
Your entire website is very interesting and well done! You have an excellent eye for capturing your subjects. Looking forward to seeing more of your image.