Eurasian Wigeon-Anas penelope [Animals]

© Jeroen Stel

Eurasian Wigeon-Anas penelope

Uploaded: February 19, 2008 01:48:04

Description

Hi Guys,

Here's one from my recent trip to nature reserve Starrevaart near Leidschendam in The Netherlands.
This time it's a male Eurasian Wigeon with a nice reflection due to the frozen water surface on wich he stands.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/500 sec
Aperture: F 11
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 800
Lens: Canon 600mm F4 + 2x TC
Focal length:1560 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
On beanbag from hide
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

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Comments

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic February 19, 2008

This is a lovely capture - wonderful lighting and colors. #858161

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 19, 2008

Nice capture, Jeroen. He is beautiful. Love the colors and the reflection. #5517216

Colette M. Metcalf February 19, 2008

Wonderful capture!!! #5518096

Dawn M. Schneider February 21, 2008

Great shot, reminds me of some of mine!! I love catching them in this water, the reflection is fantastic. Great colors!! #5529090

Jeana Clark March 22, 2008


Awesome Capture Jeroen!!
Superb colors and excellent reflections!!

OUTSTANDING FINALIST!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

~J~ #5678560


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