Went to the Muskegon Channel this morning; same old ducks (including this Long-tailed Duck). Was hoping to see the Surf Scoter again, no luck there. For the gentleman who was talking to me at about 11:30 a.m, I took 21 frames of the Redheads in 3 seconds, saved 4, and this is the best.
Figuring it was on our route from Cloverville to Menards, Carol and I drove past the Channel early yesterday afternoon (also looking for the Surf Scoter). Lotsa Greater Scaup and Common Goldeneye, several Redheads, a few White-winged Scoters and gulls, three American Crows, two Mute Swans (and a Partridge in a Pear Tree), but no Surf Scoter. Charlie, your Redhead photo is great in so many ways, including the natural background and the artistic flight formation. It looks like you told those ducks to straighten up and fly right.
Charlie, I am the fellow you were chatting with when you took the redheads shot. Amazing what a fabulous photo came from that moment. And taken from nearly the width of the channel. Very impressive. You do have a knack for showing us the beauty in what many might call the "usual suspects." Thank you.
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Figuring it was on our route from Cloverville to Menards, Carol and I drove past the Channel early yesterday afternoon (also looking for the Surf Scoter). Lotsa Greater Scaup and Common Goldeneye, several Redheads, a few White-winged Scoters and gulls, three American Crows, two Mute Swans (and a Partridge in a Pear Tree), but no Surf Scoter. Charlie, your Redhead photo is great in so many ways, including the natural background and the artistic flight formation. It looks like you told those ducks to straighten up and fly right.
Charlie, I am the fellow you were chatting with when you took the redheads shot. Amazing what a fabulous photo came from that moment. And taken from nearly the width of the channel. Very impressive. You do have a knack for showing us the beauty in what many might call the "usual suspects." Thank you.
Thanks Dave, nice talking with you.
Charlie DeWitt
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