Bufflehead

Luv2Bird · **on:** February 21, 2011, 06:23:27 PM

Got some "flying lessons" for this shot - Humber East on Sunday. If it had been brighter , the colours in the the head would have been a lovely purply green. The males were showing off courtship displays to the females.

denis · **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:52:53 PM

what are you talking about sue?
you got the colours. great shot.

Luv2Bird · **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:22:45 PM

Thanks Denis ... here's a pic I took in March last year .. to show you what I mean about the vibrant purple / green - when the light is right.

dbellilo · **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2011, 09:29:13 AM

to interject...absolutely, the head looks more purple-green, but then the whites are blown out. I think your in-flight shot is terrific as is, too...
Humber Bay's great for that sort of thing...
Best,
David B.

Luv2Bird · **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2011, 12:30:01 PM

Thanks David, for pointing out the "blown out white" and agreeing with Denis' comments. Great feedback for both of you ... thanks again !

JW Mills · **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2011, 01:06:34 PM

Very nice flight shot!
As for the colours, they may be subtle but you got 'em!

Scott · **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2011, 03:45:24 PM

Buffleheads are like little rockets so any inflight capture of them is great! Excellent image Sue.

Harvinator · **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:36:30 PM

Excellent catch on the in-flight, Sue. The colours are good as is.

Luv2Bird · **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2011, 04:19:35 PM

Thanks Scott, Zed and Harvey , for your positive feedback and encouragement.

Moira · **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:04:41 PM

It's a great catch -I'd be happy with it.

Luv2Bird · **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2011, 10:50:23 PM

Thanks Moira .... appreciate your input.

ravynne40 · **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:26:03 AM

Beautiful flight shot Sue! as stated earlier they are very hard to get when flying cuz they are fast and I think the colors are great
You can see some of the colors on the neck area.
so IMO, very well done

Luv2Bird · **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2011, 11:25:28 AM

Thanks .. Irene ... at this stage I have say that the accolades should go to the camera and glass ... rather than the photographer !!

I'm still very new at this.
I hope with practice that results will be left to "chance" less often. I aspire to get results like many others who post fabulous shots here.

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