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04-MAR-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Hooded Merganser

I saw this Merganser along one of one of the Delta Ponds. It was obscured by brush and was tough to get a shot as it stayed behind the brush. I got this shot through an opening in the brush. It took enough work to get the shot that I decided to make it photo of the day. :)

Nikon 1 V2 ,Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
1/1000s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso180 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Laura Milholland15-Mar-2015 01:34
Simply beautiful, Vern!
Sandy R. 08-Mar-2015 21:46
What beauty we see in the bird life. This duck looks like a piece of art.
Julie Oldfield08-Mar-2015 03:33
This is beautiful! V
Hernan E. Enriquez06-Mar-2015 15:18
Well done! V
Bryan Murahashi06-Mar-2015 06:07
A fantastic capture, Vern. V
paplvr06-Mar-2015 05:28
Wow AAA shot. Love those exotic looking birds. Linda S
Barry 06-Mar-2015 04:59
What a pretty bird
super image
Steve Thuman06-Mar-2015 03:31
He's a beauty! And we know spring is near because he's in his breeding colors!
Paul Milholland06-Mar-2015 02:25
That's an astonishing haircut those guys have.
Jack Hoying05-Mar-2015 23:28
Wow, that sure is a beauty!
Hank Vander Velde05-Mar-2015 21:57
Nice reflection shot of this prettiest of Ducks Vern.
Tom Munson05-Mar-2015 21:53
He's a beauty. Nice shot.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS05-Mar-2015 19:11
Awesome shot Vern, and there such pretty birds! ~V~
Ed Duverger05-Mar-2015 17:16
What a special bird and captured very well.
Roger Bailey05-Mar-2015 16:28
A stunning image, great reflections.
Walter Otto Koenig05-Mar-2015 16:20
Nice shot. Great colors and lighting. "V"
parrothouse05-Mar-2015 16:09
Flamboyant looking bird.
Nick Paoni05-Mar-2015 15:19
Nice shot of the Merganser!
Stephanie05-Mar-2015 14:43
Gorgeous capture of the Merganser!!! BV+++
Guest 05-Mar-2015 14:40
Beautiful fellow and well worth the wait, Vern
Dave Petersen Photography05-Mar-2015 14:29
The colors and warm light are outstanding. You did a beautiful job with the detail and the water is superb. Voted
Jim Coffman05-Mar-2015 13:46
This is really fantastic,Vern! Great work....
Kuriacose Joseph05-Mar-2015 12:28
These guys are tough to catch this close up. Nicely done.
Bob Davis05-Mar-2015 12:09
Nice shot Vern
Yvonne05-Mar-2015 10:20
Very pretty colouring and gold tones! v
graham detonator 05-Mar-2015 08:55
super shot Roger
Martin Lamoon05-Mar-2015 08:34
An excellent capture Vern.
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danad05-Mar-2015 08:28
A superb and colorful capture. V.
Helen Betts05-Mar-2015 07:29
I think these are the most fascinating looking birds, and you have captured this one perfectly. I like that reflection, too.
John Shen Photography05-Mar-2015 07:27
Wow, super beautiful capture :) ..it was definitely worth the effort :)
Guest 05-Mar-2015 06:47
I love the rich colors! He's a beauty! V.
globalgadabout05-Mar-2015 06:30
striking duck....wondrous setting..
Allan Jay05-Mar-2015 06:25
Well worth the effort! Fabulous clarity, light
and reflections, Vern. *V*
goelsamuel05-Mar-2015 06:06
Superb capture! V!
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