Northern Shoveler and City Lights
Feb 10, 2020 14:08:00 #
Finally, a pretty decent day in Seattle. I spent the afternoon looking for birds at the Montlake Fill near the University of Washington. Many other people felt the need to get out as well. There were more people than birds but I did manage a couple decent shots, the best of which of a male Norther Shoveler I have posted here. The evening weather was predicted to be calm so I packed up my gear and headed down to Gas Works Park on Lake Union. The weather report was accurate. The second image is one shot from yesterday evening. Shot specifics are in each caption.
Nikon D500, Tamron 150X600 G2, 1/2000, f/6.3. ISO 500
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Nikon D810, Tamron 70x200 G2, 13 seconds, f/13, ISO 100
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PaulBrit
Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
Especially loved the second one but just wondered whether the reflection in the lake could be reduced, say by a third or a half. Just a thought.
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Feb 10, 2020 15:01:29 #
Both great shots. The Seattle view is one that we don't often see. The reflections are a little bright for me also but that is me. JerryJ Olympia
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Feb 10, 2020 19:27:56 #
Excellent shots. I don’t think I’ve see an in flight Shoveler shot. What beautiful colors he has. The cityscape is great!
Feb 10, 2020 20:47:17 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Excellent shots. I don’t think I’ve see an in flight Shoveler shot. What beautiful colors he has. The cityscape is great!
Thanks. I too was surprised by the shoveler's fine colors.
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