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Went to the pond to photograph Hooded Mergansers but there were none. Grabbed this abstract so's not to come home empty handed.

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Imp · 12-10-2020, 04:42 PM

If you squint, there might be one...

**kcjonez** · 12-10-2020, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Imp

If you squint, there might be one...

LOL - there might be some very small ones

automorphism · 12-10-2020, 04:50 PM

You know what's funny, I can just about see a Merganser on a pond like that

Good atmosphere anyway.

**kcjonez** · 12-10-2020, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by automorphism

You know what's funny, I can just about see a Merganser on a pond like that

Good atmosphere anyway.

Oh yeah! There are crayfish down there as well as fish. I have yet to get a decent shot of one with a crayfish.

Risxsoul · 12-10-2020, 05:21 PM

I did nearly the same! Ill post my last walk to the pond shot soon.

MikeMcE · 12-10-2020, 05:23 PM

Interesting mood!

Hang up and DRIVE!

bladerunner6 · 12-10-2020, 05:48 PM

Interesting use of B&W and some nice reflections.

STARHUNTER94 · 12-10-2020, 07:05 PM

Something I've never seen before. Only Mallards and Wood Ducks. Very cool

cymric · 12-10-2020, 07:12 PM

Nice image. There is a sense of calm.

pentaxshooter89 · 12-10-2020, 08:21 PM

Nice image.

**kcjonez** · 12-11-2020, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by pentaxshooter89

Nice image.

Thank you!

Originally posted by cymric

Nice image. There is a sense of calm.

Thank you!

Originally posted by STARHUNTER94

Something I've never seen before. Only Mallards and Wood Ducks. Very cool

The "Hoodies" are gorgeous birds and huge fun to watch when they're fishing. It is also frustrating asa photographer since you have no idea where or when they will surface or whether they will have a meal or not.

Originally posted by bladerunner6

Interesting use of B&W and some nice reflections.

Thank you!

Originally posted by Risxsoul

I did nearly the same! Ill post my last walk to the pond shot soon.

I will look for it.

Originally posted by MikeMcE

Interesting mood!

Hang up and DRIVE!

A little mystery is a good thing.

STARHUNTER94 · 12-11-2020, 09:55 PM

That sounds like a Loon in terms of behavior lol

**kcjonez** · 12-12-2020, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by STARHUNTER94

That sounds like a Loon in terms of behavior lol

Yes, Mergansers and loons often share the same hunting grounds. During breeding season however, the loons will violently defend their territory and won't allow mergansers anywhere near. I'm hoping to capture one of these clashes someday.

**ToddK** · 12-12-2020, 05:26 AM

Very nice B&W image. It has nice movement but calming at the same time.

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12-10-2020, 04:42 PM	#2
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	If you squint, there might be one...

12-10-2020, 04:48 PM	#3
kcjonez Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mount Desert, Maine, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 861 Original Poster	Originally posted by Imp If you squint, there might be one... LOL - there might be some very small ones

12-10-2020, 04:50 PM	#4
automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 791	You know what's funny, I can just about see a Merganser on a pond like that Good atmosphere anyway.

12-10-2020, 05:21 PM	#6
Risxsoul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 109	I did nearly the same! Ill post my last walk to the pond shot soon.

12-10-2020, 05:23 PM	#7
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	Interesting mood! Hang up and DRIVE!

12-10-2020, 05:48 PM	#8
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Interesting use of B&W and some nice reflections.

12-10-2020, 07:05 PM	#9
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Something I've never seen before. Only Mallards and Wood Ducks. Very cool

12-10-2020, 07:12 PM	#10
cymric Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Bhubaneswar; A State in the East of India Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 296	Nice image. There is a sense of calm.

12-10-2020, 08:21 PM	#11
pentaxshooter89 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 365	Nice image.

12-11-2020, 05:29 AM	#12
kcjonez Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mount Desert, Maine, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 861 Original Poster	Originally posted by pentaxshooter89 Nice image. Thank you! Originally posted by cymric Nice image. There is a sense of calm. Thank you! Originally posted by STARHUNTER94 Something I've never seen before. Only Mallards and Wood Ducks. Very cool The "Hoodies" are gorgeous birds and huge fun to watch when they're fishing. It is also frustrating asa photographer since you have no idea where or when they will surface or whether they will have a meal or not. Originally posted by bladerunner6 Interesting use of B&W and some nice reflections. Thank you! Originally posted by Risxsoul I did nearly the same! Ill post my last walk to the pond shot soon. I will look for it. Originally posted by MikeMcE Interesting mood! Hang up and DRIVE! A little mystery is a good thing.

12-11-2020, 09:55 PM	#13
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	That sounds like a Loon in terms of behavior lol

12-12-2020, 04:48 AM	#14
kcjonez Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mount Desert, Maine, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 861 Original Poster	Originally posted by STARHUNTER94 That sounds like a Loon in terms of behavior lol Yes, Mergansers and loons often share the same hunting grounds. During breeding season however, the loons will violently defend their territory and won't allow mergansers anywhere near. I'm hoping to capture one of these clashes someday.

12-12-2020, 05:26 AM	#15
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Very nice B&W image. It has nice movement but calming at the same time.

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