Common Merganser.
Taken today, we are still severely limited in access in our local areas so this is the lowest angle I can get
with the restricted access.
Mergansers are not common this time of year..a good sign for the season.
D500, 700mm (500pf w/1,4), f8, 1/1000, iso1600.
sweet light you got on the merg Dan! I like the spot light effect and the small water drop below the chin
TFS
09-30-2020, 09:18 AM
annmpacheco
Well done Dan, instant fav, so dramatic with the light and natural dark BG, bring on the ducks!!!
09-30-2020, 09:40 AM
Bill Dix
Lovely spotlit Merg against the dark water. The POV worked well for the reflection. Hope they show up around here; some years are better than others at our local lake. They are usually in breeding plumage by the time they get here.
09-30-2020, 09:47 AM
Joseph Przybyla
Lovely image, Dan. The bird really pops against the dark background. Thank you for sharing.
09-30-2020, 02:43 PM
John Mack
Looks great against all that dark water.
10-01-2020, 06:24 PM
Daniel Cadieux
Sweet with the dark water and those green "brushstrokes". Image does need some CCW rotation, but all else is good.