Common Merganser (Male)

[Edward Fisher]

I`ve been chasing this fella around the marsh for several day, trying to get close enough for some decent shots, and when I arrived on this outing, I found him sleeping about 40 feet off shore.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/NatureNut/_MG_3442-E-CommonMerganserF.jpg

ISO 400, f7.1 @ 1/160 sec, -1/3 EV, 50D, 500mm, Tripod

[Paul Lagasi]

Nice image Edward, sharp, nicely composed...I might lighten it a bit but thats just me

[Fabs Forns]

I know exactly whant you went through, having chased a bunch of them in the beach last week-end. IF it's OK with your post processing ethics, I'd clean the water a bit. TFS.

[Ray Rozema]

Like the pose, color, detail, particularly the bill. Agree w cleaning up the water/ Bg BTW he is a she.

Ray

[Edward Fisher]

Thanks for all the nice comments, and yes Ray, I know it is a female, and my excuse is this,,,, I had just finished working on a CF card full of a male Hooded Merganser. Blame it on a senior moment, lol.

[Steve Large]

Hey Ed,
Good feather detail and lighting on this one. Just wondering where it was taken. McGregor Marsh or Buttertubs?

See you out there sometime. It's off to Linley Valley today. I'm going to look for Barred Owls.

Steve