The Mallard Thread

[Teddy Regpala]

How exciting. ;D

Bad weather last weekend, so I no chance to bird.
Been wanting to capture some BIF of these ducks, but not so successful yet.
So these will do for now (will update the thread as I get more), taken while waiting for them to take off.

Nikon D300, AF-S 300 f/4, TC 1.4EII, 500mm, 1/500s, f/9, ISO 250, tripod support



Nikon D300, AF-S 300 f/4, TC 1.4EII, 500mm, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 200, tripod support

[jonathandael]

love the 1st pic Ted! nice profile and the water flow creates movement.

[Romy Ocon]

A couple of brilliant shots, Ted.... love the head turn of the first!

[allylaurente]

Nice shots Ted. #1 for me.

[Jun Gregorio]

Nov 4, 2008 9:48:01 GMT jonathandael said:

love the 1st pic Ted! nice profile and the water flow creates movement.

yeah I agree. Love the wave action...like a big ocean freighter pushing volumes of water.

[Bob Kaufman]

Really cool shots! I go for # 1 as well.

Did you know Mallards can stand on water? ;D ;D

[Teddy Regpala]

Nov 5, 2008 2:45:10 GMT Bob Kaufman said:

Really cool shots! I go for # 1 as well.

Did you know Mallards can stand on water? ;D ;D

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Thanks Jonathan, Romy, Ally, Jun, and Bob. Yeah, my vote goes to #1 as well. I just like the green head of #2, that's why I included it.

Bob, that's a miracle! Let's make him the patron saint of mallards, hehehe.
Looks like he just drowned his partner, yay!

[Martin Alvendia]

Wonderful exposure control Guys! Our migrant ducks should be here soon and your captures are truly inspirational!