I suddenly remembered... ...that my new lens was an autofocus lens. (Nikkor ED AF 300/2.8) For some odd reason I had it in my mind that it was a manual lens. I reckon I’ll chalk this...

appreciate the journey Loc: wandering

...that my new lens was an autofocus lens. (Nikkor ED AF 300/2.8) For some odd reason I had it in my mind that it was a manual lens. I reckon I’ll chalk this up to old age. I decided to order a D810 after coming across one with just a little over 6500 shots on it. I’m looking forward to learning how to utilize its many features.

Anyhow, I saw these three duck flying towards me just after setting it to autofocus. Would any of you know what variety of duck this is?

Shot at f8

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cliff Hilbert Loc: Plano, TX

I don't know what type of duck it is but I like the picture!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent catch! Sorry that I cannot ID them.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

UTMike wrote:

Excellent catch! Sorry that I cannot ID them.

They are Common Mergansers and beautifully captured too

tcthome Loc: NJ

Curmudgeon wrote:

They are Common Mergansers and beautifully captured too

I think the black heads are male & the redish brown heads are females. Great photo & enjoy your new gear.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

appreciate the journey wrote:

...that my new lens was an autofocus lens. (Nikkor ED AF 300/2.8) For some odd reason I had it in my mind that it was a manual lens. I reckon I’ll chalk this up to old age. I decided to order a D810 after coming across one with just a little over 6500 shots on it. I’m looking forward to learning how to utilize its many features.

Anyhow, I saw these three duck flying towards me just after setting it to autofocus. Would any of you know what variety of duck this is?

Shot at f8

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great capture.

NDMarks Loc: Dublin, Ca

Looks like the Duck world is just like ours - Males chasing the females..

pesfls Loc: Oregon, USA

tcthome wrote:

I think the black heads are male & the redish brown heads are females. Great photo & enjoy your new gear.

You are correct.

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

appreciate the journey wrote:

...that my new lens was an autofocus lens. (Nikkor ED AF 300/2.8) For some odd reason I had it in my mind that it was a manual lens. I reckon I’ll chalk this up to old age. I decided to order a D810 after coming across one with just a little over 6500 shots on it. I’m looking forward to learning how to utilize its many features.

Anyhow, I saw these three duck flying towards me just after setting it to autofocus. Would any of you know what variety of duck this is?

Shot at f8

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Nice capture

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

appreciate the journey wrote:

...that my new lens was an autofocus lens. (Nikkor ED AF 300/2.8) For some odd reason I had it in my mind that it was a manual lens. I reckon I’ll chalk this up to old age. I decided to order a D810 after coming across one with just a little over 6500 shots on it. I’m looking forward to learning how to utilize its many features.

Anyhow, I saw these three duck flying towards me just after setting it to autofocus. Would any of you know what variety of duck this is?

Shot at f8

I don't know, but it is a fabulous capture 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇