Common Merganser

[Steve Mandel]

There is a pond in the a local trailer park where someone told me to look for Hooded Mergansers. They were gone but his very nice Common was there. Hope you enjoy. Steve

Mark III, 700mm, 1/1250, f/6.3, ISO 800

[Steve Maxson]

The bird is nice, Steve, but the water is outstanding. So much so that I think it completely overshadows the bird - my eye keeps leaving the bird to look at the water. It will be interesting to hear other's opinions. :)

[Ramon M. Casares]

Stunning light, water and colors! Nice ambient and comp, great species and very noce detail too. The whites in the wing IMO look a bit hot, but they could probably be toned down. Congratulations!

[Steve Mandel]

The bird is nice, Steve, but the water is outstanding. So much so that I think it completely overshadows the bird - my eye keeps leaving the bird to look at the water. It will be interesting to hear other's opinions. :)

I agree. That bird messed up my water photo. ;-)))