20090331 123 Hooded Merganser.jpg by Hank Vander Velde

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31-MAR-2009	Hank v/d Velde

20090331 123 Hooded Merganser.jpg

HOODIE'S EXPLOITS - Phase One.

This is the first of six posting of a series entitled "LOVE IS IN THE AIR".

In this series, a lonely male Hooded Merganser courts a beautiful young Goldeneye "CHICK" as there were no female Hoodies around.

On several occasions, he seems to have persuaded the lady, but alas...................

Click "Next" for posting 2.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
1/1250s f/6.7 at 850.0mm iso320 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	31-Mar-2009 13:20:33
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D300
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	850 mm
Exposure Time	1/1250 sec
Aperture	f/6.7
ISO Equivalent	320
Exposure Bias	0.33
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	shutter priority (4)
Focus Distance

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Apostolos Tikopoulos		05-May-2009 17:15
Fantastic closeup, excellent details. V.

Jim Coffman		14-Apr-2009 13:17
Talk about perfect timing!Great job,Hank!

Ted Busby		13-Apr-2009 11:39
Super job on this one Hank! Nice exposure and lovely pose. -Voted-

Bryan Murahashi		13-Apr-2009 05:34
Excellent capture of this showy Merganser.

January Grey		13-Apr-2009 05:07
Fantastic timing, Hank. Great detail & pose! Such a cute little guy! V~

Tom Munson		13-Apr-2009 03:16
He's a handsome guy, Hank! Terrific image!

Dominic Cantin		12-Apr-2009 02:13
WOW ! So much details Hank !! Congrats for this capture ! Dom :)

Dan the Man		11-Apr-2009 20:12
LOOK SO PROUD!!!!! Incredible shot! Bravo! V

Garry Vaccaro		11-Apr-2009 12:16
superb image.

john savage		11-Apr-2009 02:17
Gorgeous image. I swear I commented on it before. Awesome work.

Simon Chandler		10-Apr-2009 19:13
Excellent capture of this fantastic pose. Very cute. v

Dennis Swayze		10-Apr-2009 13:17
Great work Hank. Cheers !

Dave Hawkins		09-Apr-2009 23:15
Wonderful shot of a perfect male! V

Len		09-Apr-2009 22:31
Great capture Hank, have not seen one of these in our area.

Ali Majdfar		09-Apr-2009 09:54
Fabulous capture, ~V

Joanne Kamo		08-Apr-2009 07:00
Perfect timing..Outstanding image!

Liz Bickel		08-Apr-2009 05:08
Very impressive shot! Perfect timing. Crystal clear with great detail.

Ghislaine et R�al Boulet		08-Apr-2009 02:14
Excellent details.

tammie		08-Apr-2009 01:51
I like the hair do on these guys!! What a great capture of him displaying, love it!! big ~V~

lou_rozensteins		08-Apr-2009 00:17
Lovely shot of this unusual bird. Well done. Voted.

Jean Chiasson		07-Apr-2009 23:02
Beautiful image Hank

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		07-Apr-2009 21:45
Looks like he's struttin' his stuff. Splendid shot!

Guest		07-Apr-2009 21:43
Outstanding image Hank!

Guest		07-Apr-2009 17:39
Fantastic work Hank! 850mm certainly gave you the reach here. V.

Marisa Livet		07-Apr-2009 17:28
Fantastically taken, I like the sharpness and the precise, evocative moment... Ah the vanity of males....

Chris Spracklen		07-Apr-2009 17:05
Some bird! Some shot! Great work, my friend. (V)

Eric Martin		07-Apr-2009 16:49
Great Shot and nice detail.

pr_rajan		07-Apr-2009 16:18
...very glamorous bird!~V~

Robert Houde		07-Apr-2009 16:14
Beautiful capture. V.

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