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Migrating Ducks Finding Water

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fuji x100
f/5.6
ISO 320
1/2500

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Posted by dinkerson on February 24, 2013
40 Comments Post a comment
  1. 02/24/2013

    Stunning! :-)

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  2. 02/25/2013

    You got a stunning from me too! The sunlight in that picture is amazing, and the birds flying away really create a feeling of movement within the picture! Wonderful! :D

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    • 02/25/2013

      Thank you Suzy.

      This is another of those shots in which my fuji caught the sun’s glare, and I did what was needed to make it work.
      The x100 is famous/infamous for capturing glare.

      There were literally thousands of ducks in this area. I would’ve loved to have a zoom lens with me. Having only a 23mm fixed lens, I decided to make the landscaped the subject, and enhance that with the ducks to the side.
      It’s interesting to me how shooting with a fixed focal length lens can make you think more creatively.
      Thank you so much for your great comment.

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    • 02/25/2013

      It’s great to get feedback from a person, like you, who has a remarkable sense for art.
      Your blog is really something.

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  3. 02/25/2013

    Beautiful capture! The light and ripples on the water are fantastic!

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    • 02/25/2013

      Thank you Jackie. It’s great to hear what you think. :)

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  4. 02/25/2013

    That’s a lot of birds! Love seeing the migrating birds. Wonderful capture of them!

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    • 02/28/2013

      Hi Gretchen. Thanks! Yes, this was a lot of birds. I’m glad you like this capture. :)

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  5. 02/25/2013

    Berry, berry Stunning photo. I just love this one!

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    • 02/25/2013

      That’s so good to hear! I’m happy with this shot, so I’m glad to hear this feedback from the likes of yourself, Sir.
      Thank you, very much, for your kind comment.

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      • 02/25/2013

        I really meant it. I rarely see such picture in my days. Thank you :-)

      • 02/25/2013

        And thank you again. I can tell that you mean what you say.

  6. 02/25/2013

    Wowza!! I’m sold!

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  7. 02/25/2013

    beautiful

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  8. 02/25/2013

    Brilliant composition and perfect mood.

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    • 02/25/2013

      Hi Marcelo. I’m glad you like this. The mood was good that day, and I did what I could to capture it. :)

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  9. 02/25/2013

    I love everything about this photo … the open sky, the clouds, the line of ducks … fantastic light and composition :)

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    • 02/25/2013

      Paula, this is really good to here. I felt like I was going in the right direction with this shot, and it’s great to hear some confirmation of that from people like you.
      I’m glad you’ve stopped in.

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      • 02/25/2013

        :) I’ll be back :)

  10. 02/26/2013

    looks like the hand of god reaching down! lovely!

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    • 02/26/2013

      Kellie, now that’s a compliment. Lol :)

      As always, it’s good to see you.

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    • 03/2/2013

      Kellie. I can’t seem to find your blog. There’s no link on your gravatar, and this link on your comment doesn’t take me there. If you get around to it, could you post a link here. I hate that wordpress has gotten rid of the “blogs I follow” page.

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  11. 02/26/2013

    Hehe.. and sun lighted their sacred destination :-P I love the light seeping in there :D

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    • 02/28/2013

      Well said. So the light works, huh? Cool. Thanks for visiting. :)

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  12. 02/26/2013

    I really like the processing which is almost imperceptible, the tones of the sky and water are gorgeous.

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    • 02/28/2013

      Hey, Frag. Thanks. :)
      I’m was trying for a smoother image with less obvious processing. It’s cool that you mentioned that!

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  13. 02/26/2013

    colors are amazing…the sharp yet so smoothly blend…nice one!!!!

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  14. 02/26/2013

    Your photos, Nathan, cause us to realise what a gift nature is, absolute gift.

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    • 02/27/2013

      Yes it is! That is what this is about; taking the time to notice such things. I’m a busy man, but I make the time to appreciate what God has given.
      I mean, aren’t we always quick to notice when He takes away? Just like kids, we are.

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  15. 02/27/2013

    Gorgeous shot.
    I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! You can check it out along with other info here, if you wish: http://wp.me/p30cnC-6h

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  16. 02/28/2013

    Wow! This reminds me of all the geese we’ve had around here this winter. I think they have stuck around because of the warm weather. The number of them is beyond anything I’ve ever seen. Cool pic, dink. I still haven’t replied to your awesome comment on my blog. I’ll get there… ;)

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    • 03/1/2013

      Darn global warming. Or, wait… climate change. Or whatever the hell ever they call it these days.

      Al Gore and Alfred Hitchcock told us this was possibly going to happen.

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  17. 03/1/2013

    An elegant image. I love the tones and the peace they bring.

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    • 03/1/2013

      Hi Melanie. Thank you.

      Lol, so many comments, you’ve just made my day. :)

      And, you know, it was cool to drop by your blog and discover that you’re a professional and a bit of a genius with this camera bit.

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