Friday 30 December 2011

Gadwall beauty

Gadwalls are medium-sized ducks, the ♂♂ are characterized by a general lack of bright coloration (in contrast with other drake ducks). Although they might be known for their dull gray-brown appearance, close-ups reveal beautiful feather patterns. Below are a few examples. The photos are taken in pretty rough weather, showers interspersed with sunny spells; note how this influences the tone of water.

* Canon EOS 7D with 500mm/f4 IS and 1.4x; ISO-400, f6.3, 1/1250s; from beanbag.
* Canon EOS 7D with 500mm/f4 IS and 1.4x; ISO-400, f8, 1/500s; from beanbag.
* Canon EOS 7D with 500mm/f4 IS and 1.4x; ISO-400, f8, 1/320s, +0.3 stop; from beanbag.

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