If you've never had the opportunity to watch a duck land, don't blink. It's fast and its amazing they end upright. If you look all the way on the left you'll see a couple of lines on the water where the landing began. That is were the ducks webbed feet first touch. The stripes are still on the water and the trough is still there when the whole thing is over in less than a second.The shot is out at the lake front harbor in New Orleans on Lake Pontchartrain.
--steve buser
Hui.. you have to be fast, to capture this moment on a photo. I really like it.
ReplyDeletelol! At first glimpse I thought it was an otter!
ReplyDeleteWow, you captured a great moment! Ah, the technical wonder in seemingly ordinary things.
ReplyDeleteHow great that you were able to catch a "Crash Landing"....
ReplyDeleteTo be at the right place at the right time, with camera in hand.
What a terrific action shot Steve. You really caught it at the perfect time. A++++ for this one.
ReplyDeleteYes, and geese do a great job and it carries over onto the ice in winter and they skate quite a ways until they stop. Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I've never had a chance to shoot this kind of picture! You're a great hunter, man!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, Steve.
ReplyDeleteYou won a postcard from Menton, Steve. See Menton DP today for explanation but please send me a private email (link on my blog) with your address.
You must have good reactions to have captured that. It's always a miracle to me they don't sink.
ReplyDeleteOf all your wonderful bird photos, Steve, this just might be my favorite one. It's such a metaphor for decision-making, to me. I want to think about it, and remember it, for a long time and treasure it because I know it's saying something to me. Thanks, Steve.
ReplyDeleteAs always, I thoroughly enjoyed browsing your recent posts. Those grandchildren, what joys they are.