Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Quick Move: Red-breasted Merganser Hens


I first noticed these Red-breasted Merganser hens flying towards me apparently intending to land near the boat. With a bass tournament underway they had numerous boats to contend with and apparently had not noticed mine.

Once on the water they quickly spied me and immediately took flight, leaving me with this unique image of them as they ran frantically across the water.

13 comments:

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

That's a pretty neat shot.That first duck looks very determined,made me laugh.
Blessings,Ruth

Michele said...

What a unique photo... It really does look as if they are running across the top of the water!! Almost like a cartoon! Very neat!

Anonymous said...

Wow! neat photo!! The poor gal in front looks like she is going so fast that she is ahead of herself! She looks rather strange with that pointy looking head and feet running faster than lightning!! lol...debbie

Montanagirl said...

They are truly running! That's a great shot.

Leedra said...

The front one looks like a roadrunner! LOL!

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Chris said...

Even if it is the only one you got, it is pretty dynamic and I think better than if they were just not moving at all. I like it!

Brad Myers said...

Great shot Coy, you are having a good spring on the lake and I am enjoying the photos.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Salty: Very cool capture of the running ducks.

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

This is a great action shot Coy.

Anonymous said...

That's an amazing photo. I like sitting by the river, just waiting for photo opportunities like that.
Your new header is beautiful.

photowannabe said...

Like everyone else I really like the action of them running. It has the "roadrunner" feel to it. Great action capture.

lv2scpbk said...

Love this action shot. Looks like their trying to walk on water.

Jenn Jilks said...

Isn't that a hoot? I have taken www.jilks.com/photos/APRIL09/Pages/114.html
a photo that is similar!