On birds...
I think these images demonstrate the unique water repellent properties of water bird feathers - the droplets on their feathers are almost jewel-like in appearance.
Drake Mallard:
EXIF:
Camera PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K10D
Exposure Time 0.0006s (1/1600)
Aperture f/6.3
ISO 320
Focal Length 430mm (645mm 35mm)
Photo Dimensions 3562 x 1884
Drake Green Winged Teal:
OK, I sneaked in a "dry" bird - please forgive me..
EXIF:Camera PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K10D
Exposure Time 0.0008s (1/1250)
Aperture f/6.3
ISO 320
Focal Length 600mm (900mm 35mm)
Photo Dimensions 2594 x 1420
A very pretty lady - female Mallard:
EXIF:
Camera PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K10D
Exposure Time 0.001s (1/1000)
Aperture f/6.3
ISO 320
Focal Length 520mm (780mm 35mm)
Photo Dimensions 3393 x 1775
I hope you enjoy these images! It looks like some (or perhaps many) of my images will be submitted to (and used by) the Cornell Lab of Ornithology...