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Wild ducks at dawn

© Robert Pranagal

Wild ducks at dawn

Uploaded: December 31, 2002 05:46:24

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It was -20 Celsius that night... Even my tripod was frozen...

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Maurilio Ultramari December 31, 2002

Very beautiful tones. #17159

Robert Pranagal May 26, 2019

Maurilio,
Thank you that you took time to write. #35717

Thomas Ehlers May 26, 2019

I like this Robert, Beautiful colors and composition. Keep up the good work. #35719

May 26, 2019

I love the blue tone to the snow against the golds in the water. It is hard to take pictures when it is that cold for sure! I spent a couple of hours at the beach a few months ago before dawn and then shooting the sunrise. My batteries kept failing from the freezing temps!!! #35939

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 26, 2019

Very nice, Robert! #35972

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Beautiful shot Robert! Great composition, lighting and colors! I know what you mean about the cold temps - I was out driving, looking for moose one year when it was -37 celcius (when it gets that cold, they come down from the higher elevations). I spotted a huge bullmoose just off the road, so I jumped out, threw off my mitts and started shooting. My fingers kept sticking to the camera, I could barely change the film when it came time, but I managed to shoot off a couple of rolls. I'll have to track down those shots! I felt like a popsicle by the time I got back in my truck! I think the colder days give some of the best photos, though, as evidenced by yours!

Cathy :) #36076

Carol Sherman May 26, 2019

Really enjoyed this Robert, love the tones and the peek into that special spot, great comp! #36161

Robert Pranagal May 26, 2019

Dear Thomas, Kelly, Carol, Cathy and Carol!

Thank you everyone for your kind comments! I really appreciate it.

I agree that frosty weather gives some extra punch to images.

My batteries were flat in no time, too. And the ice grew on the body and lens where I held the camera! On one occassion the shutter even jammed open!

Again, thank you for taking time to write and I wish you a Happy New Year!

#36187


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