Harlequin Duck

[BCrose]

Drifted up close to this beautiful bird in a kayak. It didn't seem to mind.

[Cantab]

Really nice shots. What type of lens were you using?

[terrib]

Beautiful. You and your kayak. I really wish I could do that!

[BCrose]

Really nice shots. What type of lens were you using?

This is the Nikon 200-400 at f/4. I was so close I had it at 200mm and was filling the frame.

Beautiful. You and your kayak. I really wish I could do that!

You can! Seriously, very inexpensive set up and easy to operate.

[NorthernFocus]

One of my favorite birds. I grew up where wood ducks were common and now living up north the harlequins have taken that spot in my heart. Great low angle from that kayak. Nicely done.

[Brownbear]

beautiful photos... thanks for sharing

[Ken Curtis]

You did a great job, Monte. Capturing the detail in the black and the white areas is difficult to do, but you did it well.

[BCrose]

Thanks everyone. Once in a while you get good light and a willing subject

[jamn4ex]

Man thats spot on . good light willing subject and most important, flat water.