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D5 - Wood Duck
« on: April 29, 2016, 22:00:47 »
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Nikon D5 ,Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
1/2000s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso1250

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Re: D5 - Wood Duck
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2016, 22:03:48 »
Bob, I cannot remember ever seeing such a beautiful duck!
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Re: D5 - Wood Duck
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2016, 22:07:45 »
Waw!! Beautiful duck, splendid colors, excellent picture
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Re: D5 - Wood Duck
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2016, 22:20:38 »
thank you... they are quite skittish and you have to get low, cover up with camo and wait for them

Nikon D5 ,Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
1/2000s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso1600


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Re: D5 - Wood Duck
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2016, 22:22:26 »
That's a seriously beautiful duck :) Love the low angle and the contrasty light.

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Re: D5 - Wood Duck
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2016, 22:23:15 »
High ISO
Nikon D5 ,Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
1/800s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso5000



Nikon D5 ,Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
1/250s f/10.0 at 1000.0mm iso8000
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Re: D5 - Wood Duck
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2016, 22:33:47 »
the color rendition of this camera is second to none. The designers have created something wonderful.
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Re: D5 - Wood Duck
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2016, 23:53:31 »
I have to say, wood ducks are something to behold.
Never had the luck to see one myself though, what a pity.
Masterfully rendered by a specialist, congratulations and thanks for sharing.
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Re: D5 - Wood Duck
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2016, 06:55:33 »
very nice - and very impressive.
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