Flat light Woodies

SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
edited April 25, 2007 in Wildlife
Well, the clouds were out in full force but enough light for these guys as they got real close (was in a blind):wink

Swirrling around

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The Mrs.

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Parked at the curb

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Environmental Duck

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Thanks for looking :lust
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2007
    love those shots...it's always nice when they work with you.:D
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    Dave
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2007
    That's a very good shot of the female, David. thumb.gif

    I've never seen the ring around the eye until now.clap.gif
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2007
    Excellent set David. clap.gif
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  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2007
    Thanks guys
    It's nice when they come in so close....had to wait awhile tho....mwink.gif
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2007
    Very nice. The light doesn't detract at all.
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2007
    Very pretty!! clap.gif
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  • ShasocShasoc Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2007
    These are very good shots, Swartzy.thumb.gif
    Socrate
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited April 24, 2007
    David,thumb.gif

    These are some wonderful shots you have here. I'm starting to think a blind is the way to go for woodies out here...they seem tons more jittery than the ones back in CAne_nau.gif

    -jeff
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  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 24, 2007
    Yes Jeff
    jeff lapoint wrote:
    David,thumb.gif

    These are some wonderful shots you have here. I'm starting to think a blind is the way to go for woodies out here...they seem tons more jittery than the ones back in CAne_nau.gif

    -jeff

    They are here too. Have found that regarless of the area for some reason. Places people take walks and kids are around often, these ducks don't want any attention...even when fed. The blind makes a huge difference and use it often even for cardinals, orioles, etc. Waiting for the orioles to show up....I suspect another week and they'll be here....can't wait.

    Thanks for the comments everybody! I think the wood ducks are the most beautiful of all.
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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2007
    Very nice David....thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif
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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2007
    These are some wonderful shots you have here. I'm starting to think a blind is the way to go for woodies out here...they seem tons more jittery than the ones back in CAne_nau.gif but if you are blind how do you see the duck eek7.gifne_nau.gif and Jeff you know everything in So. Calif is just laid back ---man or it could just be the water rolleyes1.gif:D great shot David thumb.gif
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  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2007
    jwear
    jwear wrote:
    These are some wonderful shots you have here. I'm starting to think a blind is the way to go for woodies out here...they seem tons more jittery than the ones back in CAne_nau.gif but if you are blind how do you see the duck eek7.gifne_nau.gif and Jeff you know everything in So. Calif is just laid back ---man or it could just be the water rolleyes1.gif:D great shot David thumb.gif

    Thanks Jeff. The blinds (one man set ups) have zippered windows and sides. Usually one side unzips all the way around to get in and out of. The other 3 sides have screened windows and the upper part of the side zips down. So.....once you're in, zip down enough area for the lens to cover the areas you want in the field of vison. You can also unzip the sides a little bit to see what's coming left or right. Since you are hidden and don't make any sudden moves, the birds won't pay any attention to you. Single person blinds cost around $50.00, are one piece, and set up in a flash.
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