Before I headed downtown for some night shots , I did the obligatory walk around the wetlands here.

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#1 - Lesser Scaup


#2 - The coot is a strange bird


#3 - First time I have seen a nest with eggs


#4 - Momma protecting her eggs

[MSL]

Stunning colours in a couple of the images. Not sure if you PP differently, but the difference between shots 3&4 is significant - the one of just the eggs has such vivid colors for the reeds and nest, whereas the 4th shot could be livened up a bit(?)

[daacon]

Stunning colours in a couple of the images. Not sure if you PP differently, but the difference between shots 3&4 is significant - the one of just the eggs has such vivid colors for the reeds and nest, whereas the 4th shot could be livened up a bit(?)

Thanks Marc - yeah I process different shots numerous ways , the last one brought out the most detail in the coot but yep it did deaden some of the other colors - I will re-work it , if we print it or maybe just go BW.

[Bob Harris]

this "old coot" really likes the photos buddy.

[daacon]

this "old coot" really likes the photos buddy.

I resemble that remark