Three days ago, Hooded Mergansers were still in abundance at Vogt Pool South, a freshwater pool at the Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. They swam and dove looking for food, ignoring the very strong wind that at times pushed my camera and its long lens sideways. I had to take most of the following shots from well inside the car.
Meanwhile, the wind caused another bad hair day for these ducks, again.
Tiny said:
Love those hairdos! That’s exactly what happened to me on Saturday, and my hair is much longer 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Ha, ha! If only someone could have taken a few photos of you then…
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coolquilting said:
I love these birds…and was lucky enough to see some in real life this year!
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neihtn2012 said:
They are some of the most handsome ducks! Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
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DG MARYOGA said:
I am laughing with glee with the lady’s hairlook and their antics.Wonderful photos of these beautiful birds and lovely rippled blue waters!The wind played an important role in your lovely pictorial story 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Glad you enjoyed these photos, Doda! I used to not go out and shoot when it was too windy, but now I know it can sometimes lead to interesting scenes. 🙂
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DG MARYOGA said:
Indeed interesting and charming as well,Hien 🙂
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T Ibara Photo said:
I love all their “bad hair” 🙂
Apologies for my lack of comments on your beautiful photos. It’s been a hectic time. But I’ve been enjoying your work as always. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season 🙂
Warm wishes,
Takami
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neihtn2012 said:
Takami, I am glad you enjoy the photos on this blog, and I truly appreciate your comments, whenever you have enough time to write them.Warmest holiday wishes to you also!
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Amy said:
Fabulous captures! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy!
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Victor Rakmil said:
Yes fantastic, where we are they are almost always just the limit of my lens and camera. Wonderful shots.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Victor! These ducks are difficult to approach. I tried to park behind some tall weeds or reeds so that they would not notice me. If I were to get out of the car, they would swim away out of range.
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Fife Photos and Art said:
Fantastic merganser photos Hien!!! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Andy!
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Fife Photos and Art said:
You’re welcome Hien.
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