Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/20

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Puddle ducks don't need a runway
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:08:09 -0600
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Great timing, Doug, and a great image, as usual.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Herr" <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net>
To: <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 9:41 PM
Subject: [Leica] IMG: Puddle ducks don't need a runway


> "Puddle ducks" a.k.a genus Anas don't need a runway, they can jump 
> straight out of the water:
>
> http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/anatidae/L1650191.jpg
>
> This is a Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata.  Technical stuff: R8/DMR, 
> 280mm f/4 APO, probably 2x APO-Extender-R, shoulder stock & monopod.  All 
> comments welcome.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>
>
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