Wetlands
My latest photographic project has been to capture in photographs the essence of the wetland areas I visit. This image was captured in the Fraser River estuary of south west Canada. The image reveals a male mallard duck flying through the vegetation of the marsh at considerable speed, travelling from one pond to another in late afternoon light.
Nikon D300, Nikkor f4 600 mm lens, ISO 400, f4, 1/800s.
Wetlands belongs to the following groups:
Birds and Creatures of Flight, Conservation Photography, Dawn and Dusk Light, Live, Love, Dream: , Nature's Wonders, Pacific Northwest , Safe Haven, Scenery, Technical Photography, The Birds and Vancouver Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
handprintz
Wow ! stunning light colour and dof David,beautifuuly captured
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Trudi. I love this place, and others like it. I wanted to make a picture which revealed the beauty I see here.
Gail Bridger
SO COOL,,,what a capture, you lucky man!! Shine On my friend!
David Friederich replied
The wetland areas of the Fraser River team with life, Gail, even in winter. This duck is thriving here. Thank you for you great comment.
DottieDees
Wonderful capture!
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Dottie.
Sandy Stewart
The low late afternoon light is very effective in adding a lovely warm hue to the marsh environment. The Mallard is so nicely framed in flight and it completes this lovely wetland capture perfectly! :)
David Friederich replied
The light was awesome, Sandy. I had so much difficulty making this picture. There were lots of opportunities, but the ducks fly so fast. I either couldn’t track them fast enough, or when I did my autofocus was too slow. This one is my favourite of several successful images. Thank you very much for such detailed feedback, Sandy.
linaji
This feels like the color of life you live in .. amazing shot and perspective David!!
David Friederich replied
:))), I have spent quite a bit of time lately behind my camera looking at birds, Lina. Thank you for another wonderful comment on my work.
Sensiworld
Great shot !
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Sylvia.
linda858100
PERFECT
David Friederich replied
Thanks, Linda.
Lucindawind
fabulous . .I love the wetlands !
David Friederich replied
Me too, Elaine. Thank you for the comment.
lorilee
This is a wonderful image – very nice!!!!!
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Lorilee.
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Gorgeous!! :-))
David Friederich replied
Oh I am glad you like this one, Deb.
Lesley S
Love it – great capture!
David Friederich replied
Thank you so much, Leslys47.
David George
Nice capture, hard to get one in flight with the sun off the bottom of the wing without blowing out something. Well done.
David Friederich replied
Thank you, David.
Joanne Bradley
The lighting is superb, and the tree branches make me think of a delicate lace curtain to which beyond we spy a magical natural world!
David Friederich replied
Oh my dear, Joanne. I so love your comments. You have a way of cutting to the quick, or getting to what is important in an image. I so value what you have to say. Thank you.
Jennifer Woodward
Very atmospheric, love the softness of this image :-)
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Jennifer. Sometimes softness is good.
Holly Kempe
A work of art David!
David Friederich replied
Thank you so much, Holly. This one hasn’t been as popular as I expected it to be. I personally really like it because it captures the essence of this marsh for me.