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: wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr)
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:41:39 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
 
"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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