Mr & Ms Scaup

[wendell westfall]

D90 70-200VR+2X @380 1/800 f8.0 ISO400 0EV handheld

Things are picking up a bit here in So Cal. Two mornings ago I watched this couple dive together for shellfish. I thought the contrast in male-female looks was interesting. Images of successful dives showing a shellfish in the beak were not very good -- maybe next time. Cropped and adjusted in LR3.

Wendell

[PhilCook]

I think any shot with both sexes in the frame is cause for a pat on the back, rarely do I manage that composition, in particular with both looking forward to the camera.

Rather like the water color, but I would like to see them just a little tighter in the frame, or at least crop more from the top of the image....sweet looking species, one we dont get here

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of beautiful looking pair.Love the colors,details and beautiful eyes.

Regards,
Satish.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ditto what Phil has said. Glad things are picking up for you!