My new zoom lens helps me get a better bead on the many ducks around here. This, for instance, is a hooded merganser. They’re a fairly common year round resident but not a duck I’ve photographed before.
Their stripes and bright contrasts make a pair of them look almost like an abstract.
This mini fleet includes two females, less striking when compared to the male’s bright plumage.
They’re such beautiful birds!
Nice and close, great images. The black and white markings are distinctive and they’re definitely cute.
Well, I’m impressed. That zoom lens is something! But, you still had to hold things still to get such beautiful photos – superb colors and tack sharp. I want one of those lenses for Christmas, but I don’t think that’s going to happen so I’ll just have to enjoy your photos! 🙂
They are very attractive birds.