Birds in Nature - images of wild birds by Richard Ditch


Subject: Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Place: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Date: 2002?
Equipment: Nikon N90S, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E (= 600/5.6)
Film: Fujichrome Sensia 100
Exposure: aperture priority matrix metered
Scan: Minolta Dimage; 95% of frame

Commentary: I usually ignore such common birds, especially when they have such bright colors. And I almost never shoot such close-ups. But, I guess there's room for all styles and subjects.


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