Afternoon show

Just as last year I spent an afternoon, night, and morning in a small hide amidst waders and wildfowl. Here are 2 close-ups of the main characters of the afternoon show: ♂ Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa/Grutto) and ♀ Gadwall (Mareca strepera/Krakeend).

* Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 500mm/f4; ISO-200, f5, 1/1000s; + 0.7 stop; beanbag.
* Canon EOS 7D, 500mm/f4; ISO-400, f5.6, 1/250s; + 1 stop; beanbag.