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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: denis on January 03, 2010, 12:13:21 PM

Title: wood ducks
Post by: denis on January 03, 2010, 12:13:21 PM

dec 31. i went up to member,al johnston,s place,to see his wood ducks,and was not dissapointed.there were 30-40 ducks,including mallards,blacks,and 3 wood ducks(2 male,i female).again the light was not very good for photos,but i managed a few.while sitting inside,nice and warm,overlooking the pond(lake),al told me interesting stories about the varied wildlife,and birds,he,s seen come through,in his 30 years there.the 2 bird feeders in front of the window we were sitting at,reminded me of pearson airport on march break,with birds constantly landing,and taking off.(could of used an air traffic controller).these included gold finches,chickadees,doves,and juncos.al,and his wife are fantastic people,great hosts ,and i envy them,just beeing able to sit there and observe these birds whenever  they please.i will certainly return for a visit when the weather is more favourable.
denis
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4241345028_bfdf889d92_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4240574633_04c84df38a_o.jpg)
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(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4241345528_49795d1d6c_o.jpg)
and a cool mama mallard
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4241345752_ef9ae2ac84_o.jpg)

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Post by: rc2009 on January 03, 2010, 01:37:39 PM

Low light is always a challange, but I'd say you pulled it off.

Great shots. love that 3rd one.

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Post by: denis on January 03, 2010, 01:41:18 PM

thanks
was a tough shoot,but fun anyhow!
denis

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Post by: Niloc on January 03, 2010, 01:45:58 PM

Hey nice work Denis love the one in the water!!!

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Post by: denis on January 03, 2010, 01:58:19 PM

thanks
he was hard to isolate with all the other ducks,swimming around.
denis

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Post by: Al Johnston on January 03, 2010, 04:13:19 PM

Great shots of my resident ducks, Denis and you're a terrific guest. It was great getting to know you! You're welcome back anytime.
  Al

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Post by: denis on January 03, 2010, 04:18:12 PM

thanks al!
you were a great host,and i, thank you for your hospitality,and the use of your ducks LOL.i will certainly return,to finish our discussions!
denis

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Post by: MEGHAN on January 03, 2010, 04:40:27 PM

Love the Wood Ducks!!!!
Just beautiful pictures Denis.
This is my favorite duck.
Al Johnston, congrats on being a wonderful person and opening up your home to Denis so he can capture these images.
Well done to the both of you.
(and I'm coming next time  :lol: )

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Post by: Al Johnston on January 03, 2010, 06:40:26 PM

Thanks for the comments, Meghan. I look forward to meeting you (and so do my woodies).
   Al

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Post by: denis on January 03, 2010, 06:50:04 PM

thanks meghan.
let me know when you want to go
denis

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Post by: Moira on January 04, 2010, 09:54:52 PM

Hoping it's a sunny day Saturday and a drive to Stouffville could be in order!  Denis, these are awesome - obviously they're not camera shy?

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Post by: Greg Schneider on January 04, 2010, 10:16:41 PM

Sounds like a magical place!

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Post by: ravynne40 on January 04, 2010, 10:38:13 PM

Fabulous shots, they are so pretty!

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Post by: Misty01 on January 05, 2010, 01:06:38 AM

Carefull there Denis after seeing these photo's you may have a huge car pool where we all invade your friend's place  :D They are very fortunate!!

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Post by: Bird Brain on January 05, 2010, 08:35:16 AM

Quote from: "Misty01"

Carefull there Denis after seeing these photo's you may have a huge car pool where we all invade your friend's place  :D

Better forewarn Al and his wife that "company's coming"!  :lol:

Jo-Anne  :)

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Post by: denis on January 05, 2010, 10:16:31 AM

thanks for all your comments.we,ll definately have to warn al,if a bunch of us decide on going at the same time.
moira:funny you should mention camera shy.it took them a while to settle down,as everytime i would raise the camera up,they would instantly fly down to the pond,and would only come back when al,tossed them some food.these are definately wild ducks,and not your regular park ducks.they probably thought the camera with 500 mm lens attached was a gun!
denis