The shoveler sub by Helen Betts

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08-Mar-2020

The shoveler sub

The many shovelers at the gardens today reminded me of submarines the way they cruised around like this, I assume searching for food.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

‘…the sky is darkening…’, Jolene Rickard (Tuscarora), 2018, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/640s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Julie Oldfield		11-Mar-2020 01:07
The ripples are lovely. This is a nicely timed and detailed capture. V

Marwan Habib		10-Mar-2020 21:23
It seems that he likes doing bubbles in his bath... :-)

Nirvan Hope		09-Mar-2020 23:08
Love how he's got his eye on you!

Blandine Mangin		09-Mar-2020 17:09
une jolie prise !v

Tom Munson		09-Mar-2020 16:26
Love that sharp eye.

Tom LeRoy		09-Mar-2020 13:08
He’s getting his lunch I think! Excellent sharp and colorful shot. V

Hank Vander Velde		09-Mar-2020 12:45
Excellent sharp shot Helen.

hayl		09-Mar-2020 11:51
Great capture with the eye still keeping a sharp lookout.

Industrial Heritage		09-Mar-2020 10:11
Very lovely with the bubbles coming up.

Graeme		09-Mar-2020 10:05
The closeup feather details are superb, Helen.V!!

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		09-Mar-2020 06:57
What an amazing capture, love the pose. V

joseantonio		09-Mar-2020 05:10
Nice capture of this "food searching" scene.V.