wildlightphoto Posted October 8, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I spent the last few days camping in Yosemite National Park with family, and had a few minutes for wildlife photos near camp. This American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus) was feeding in the Merced River in Yosemite Valley: Dippers feed on aquatic invertebrates by diving into the water and turning over sunken leaves and other debris to find their prey. Walking or 'flying' underwater, they're quite safe even in very turbulent streams, and typically build their nest behind a waterfall. Dippers are so linked to the streams they reside in that when flying (in the air) upstream or downstream the bird will follow the contours of the watercourse rather than take shortcuts over land. technical stuff: R8/DMR, 560mm f/6.8 Telyt, shoulder stock & monopod. ISO 400, 1/60 sec @ f/6.8 All comments welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vdb Posted October 8, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 8, 2009 Lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StFreud Posted October 8, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 8, 2009 It´s time, that you are back, Doug. A wonderful portrait. I watched dippers and I admire them, how they dive, swimm and stand in the waterstreams. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted October 8, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 8, 2009 It's a beauty, Doug. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 8, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 8, 2009 Doug - Exactly what I've come to expect of you. Perfection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted October 8, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 8, 2009 Doug, As always, perfect colors,clarity and composition. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted October 9, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 9, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Doug, Superb shot of a difficult bird to photograph. ( Always on the move ). Pin sharp with a nice catch light in the eye. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 9, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 9, 2009 Classic. This should be published in a book on bird species. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted October 15, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 15, 2009 Yup..nicely done..frmaing..color etc Thanks for sharing Cheers, JRM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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