The Bufflehead pair appears to run across the surface of the water, picking up speed in their rush to become airborne.
As has been my pattern lately; I again spent my morning quietly boating around my favorite lake in search of waterfowl and meal of fresh panfish and I was not disappointed.
Today was the first warm (50 deg F) morning I have been able to get out this spring. The highlight of the day was multiple sightings of an Immature Bald Eagle but sadly I was not able to get a good shot of it. One sighting that would have provided a good flight shot found me busy with my fishing rods while the camera was on the other end of the boat.
Mixing photography & fishing means that sometimes good images are missed because of fishing and of course some fish are missed as well but adding the Canon 30D & telephoto to my fishing kit has made my outings much more interesting.
As has been my pattern lately; I again spent my morning quietly boating around my favorite lake in search of waterfowl and meal of fresh panfish and I was not disappointed.
Today was the first warm (50 deg F) morning I have been able to get out this spring. The highlight of the day was multiple sightings of an Immature Bald Eagle but sadly I was not able to get a good shot of it. One sighting that would have provided a good flight shot found me busy with my fishing rods while the camera was on the other end of the boat.
Mixing photography & fishing means that sometimes good images are missed because of fishing and of course some fish are missed as well but adding the Canon 30D & telephoto to my fishing kit has made my outings much more interesting.
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Great photo, I was out birding at the refuge and plan on posting my pictures tomorrow. (My Camera Critter is up now.)
ReplyDeleteOh how I would LOVE to see these critters running across the water! I bet that is quite the sight! I always love your photography, and I am thrilled that you joined Camera-Critters! Thanks SO much Salty.
ReplyDeleteI love how you can see the wings hitting the water and splashing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful picture! You have so many wonderful pics in your blog!
ReplyDeletePlease show us more! Thanks for sharing!
My CC is up, too. Please hop over if you like to.
Hugs,
&hearts Sonny
This is a good catch. I would love to see this.
ReplyDeleteI hope you got some fish, too.
Great capture!
ReplyDeleteDid you get some fish, too?
Gosh, I can't remember when the last time was that we had some fresh fried pan fish. I like your idea of boating around to fish and to take pictures. A long time ago we or I used to wade rivers and creeks and that offered some views of wildlife I have not had since. I used to cut the barbs off of hooks so the fish could get away. Anyway. Nice post. I enjoyed the whole idea.
ReplyDeleteThis Sunday morning it is all of 37 degrees here in SW Ohio where Tecumseh once ran on paths made by the wood buffalo.
We did get warm enough for a couple of days for daffodils and some crocus to pop up but they popped down again. LOL. Nice shot Salty.
Abraham Lincoln in Brookville, Ohio.
Salty: I only have the weekends to fish for this last year until retirement so I'm jealous that you are getting these great photos and catching some fish. The weather is bad this weekend. I'm hoping next weekend is good.
ReplyDeleteAnother great capture and post Salty.. I'm off to see some more critters now ;o)
ReplyDeleteNice shot. I really like the photo you posted yesterday.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos on your blog. Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture, It is neat that you are posting all the different types of takeoffs.. thanks
ReplyDeleteSalty~~~ Buffleheads are such a pretty duck , great shot
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of them before but they are pretty, nice shot of them on the water
ReplyDeleteI learned a lot in your post .. wish I was there..sk
ReplyDeleteFantastic capture!
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