Closure for the Mergansers
Jan 16, 2019 17:00:11 #
I forgot to post my ending I had prepared for the Merganser adventures.
After Drake admitted he was lost Hennie took the lead.
But she got lost also. She asked an elderly passing mallard for directions, but he made a pass at her. How was she to know he was a dirty old duck?
Drake came to the rescue and now they are once more side by side and enjoying the journey as they try to find their destination.
5DIV, Tamron 150-600 G2 @ 600, 1/500 @ f/8.0 #1 ISO 3200, #2 ISO 1250 hand held (oh, I use a pistol grip screwed on the tripod mount-$15 to $25 on Amazon or Ebay)
After Drake admitted he was lost Hennie took the lead.
But she got lost also. She asked an elderly passing mallard for directions, but he made a pass at her. How was she to know he was a dirty old duck?
Drake came to the rescue and now they are once more side by side and enjoying the journey as they try to find their destination.
5DIV, Tamron 150-600 G2 @ 600, 1/500 @ f/8.0 #1 ISO 3200, #2 ISO 1250 hand held (oh, I use a pistol grip screwed on the tripod mount-$15 to $25 on Amazon or Ebay)
Drake is so humbled even his crest it laying down.
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Side by side and proud again.
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Jan 16, 2019 17:03:07 #
I didn't realise you were a photographer and a commentator. Good job on both counts!
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Jan 16, 2019 17:29:14 #
A story with a happy ending as well as nicely done images. Thanks for sharing. 
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Jan 16, 2019 19:36:44 #
Bill_de wrote:
I didn't realise you were a photographer and a commentator. Good job on both counts!
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Thanks
34 years as a classroom teacher. That is a combination of stand up comedian, preacher, drill instructor, cop, counselor and narrator. With just a touch of Trail Drover thrown in.
Jan 16, 2019 22:50:11 #
robertjerl wrote:
Thanks
34 years as a classroom teacher. That is a combination of stand up comedian, preacher, drill instructor, cop, counselor and narrator. With just a touch of Trail Drover thrown in.
34 years as a classroom teacher. That is a combination of stand up comedian, preacher, drill instructor, cop, counselor and narrator. With just a touch of Trail Drover thrown in.
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Jan 16, 2019 22:57:47 #
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Jan 17, 2019 01:50:37 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
robertjerl wrote:
I forgot to post my ending I had prepared for the ... (show quote)
Mergansers are such beautiful birds and divers. You done an excellent job of capturing both birds and action.
Jan 17, 2019 02:48:47 #
wdross wrote:
Mergansers are such beautiful birds and divers. You done an excellent job of capturing both birds and action.
Yes they are fun to watch. But I actually went to see the two Bufflehead pairs that have been at this park in winter for the last few years. Or the small flock of American Widgeons that have been there for three years. What I got was this pair of Hooded Mergansers.
Now if all three types would just show up together! And a park a few miles away got some Mandarins last year. One person got and posted shots of them. I would like to get a chance to photograph them also.
Jan 17, 2019 06:30:39 #
robertjerl wrote:
I forgot to post my ending I had prepared for the ... (show quote)
Nice shots Jerry.
Jan 17, 2019 11:01:48 #
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