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27-SEP-2008 Sayer

American Wigeon

Robert H. Long Park - Commerce Township, Michigan

This is the first Wigeon I have encountered with a camera.
Taken at 1120mm using the Canon 1.4x teleconverter.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III ,Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG IF HSM APO
1/1250s f/8.0 at 1120.0mm iso800 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time27-Sep-2008 12:33:35
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length1120 mm
Exposure Time1/1250 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Jess. ( Lady.D.)11-Oct-2008 22:08
Good shot Sayer, our estuaries will be choked with hundreds of these in a few weeks.....
Guest 11-Oct-2008 20:39
A real treat to see on of these..excellent capture..v
Mary & Jim Anderson 11-Oct-2008 00:51
We love this one. That's a great lens and obviously used by a master photographer. Thanks for posting. We look forward to many more.
Jean Chiasson10-Oct-2008 23:59
Wow fantastic image and details Sayer vote
lou_rozensteins10-Oct-2008 23:39
Very nice detail! Well done.
Guest 10-Oct-2008 20:43
Beautiful detail and such a fine, warm light. The species is almost as common as the Mallard in this part of the world.
Art Parnell10-Oct-2008 19:06
Impressive detail from that distance, Sayer. A rare capture of a beautiful bird. I'd love to add one to my collection!
Guest 10-Oct-2008 18:39
Simply Beautiful! Well Done!
Tricia10-Oct-2008 15:17
Very impressive shot, you are doing well with the Sigmonster!
Guest 10-Oct-2008 14:39
Nice shot!
Guest 10-Oct-2008 10:14
I am impressed with that lens. Much better than I would have expected, but it is coupled to a great camera :o)
CIS10-Oct-2008 03:44
A rare find indeed, taken so well!!!
I've yet to see one anywhere.
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