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Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

Description:

A male Bufflehead duck

Habitat:

In a large slough surrounded by cattails, reeds, a single-lane dirt road and farm fields

Notes:

A male Bufflehead duck I found perched on a bed of floating reeds.

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4 Comments

JanelleL.Streed
JanelleL.Streed 10 years ago

You're welcome! If you use a DSLR or digital single lens reflex camera you can get various lenses to put on it, like a zoom lens. 200 mm is okay but I'd go 300 mm to 500 mm if you really want to zoom in on wildlife. For closeups of bugs a smaller macro lens or even a 18-55 mm lens would do but you have to be willing to get up close and personal with the insect you're photographing. A lot of pocket cameras have a zoom option as well but I think they're harder to hold and hold steady while you zoom in. DSLRs cost a little more but in the end I think you get what you pay for when it comes to cameras and lenses. I bought mine "refurbished" or used from a reputable dealer (B & H) online. I wish now I'd waited and bought the same 70-300 mm lens I had before as the one I got isn't as fast or as accurate. There are also places that allow you to rent equipment, if that's an option for you. I think its a nice way to go prior to making a big, expensive purchase but it only works if the rental store is fairly close by. Good luck and remember, keep trying and never give up. :-)

Ajwerko
Ajwerko 10 years ago

I am just learning how to take pictures and can't seem to get them as clear as I would like. Thanks for the info.

JanelleL.Streed
JanelleL.Streed 10 years ago

Ajwerko-Oh, thank you sooo much! Lighting plays a big role as does the camera and lens. I shot these the year my best 70-300 mm lens died an early death after my grandson flipped the buggy over reaching for a frog in the reeds next to the path we were on. I'd set my camera and attached lens down on the back of the buggy to bend over and tie my shoe. My bad. Lesson learn, the hard way. I've since replaced it with a 55-300 mm lens but its not as fast or as sharp I don't think. :-)

Ajwerko
Ajwerko 10 years ago

I love this series!! You always have such clear photos! Great job.

JanelleL.Streed
Spotted by
JanelleL.Streed

Minnesota, USA

Spotted on Jun 27, 2011
Submitted on Apr 15, 2013

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