Hoodie close-up

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Hoodie close-up

February 7, 2017 by Mike Powell

Normally Hooded Mergansers (Lophodytes cucullatus) like to stay in deep water and it’s tough to get close-up photos. Yesterday, however, I came upon this male near the shore of a small pond and I managed to snap off a couple of shots before he turned his back and swam away.

These little ducks have an amazing amount of personality, especially when seen up close.

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, Portraits, wildlife, Winter | Tagged Alexandria VA, Canon 50D, Hooded Merganser, Hooded Merganser duck, Kingstowne, Lophodytes cucullatus, male Hooded Merganser, Tamron 150-600mm | 10 Comments

10 Responses

on February 7, 2017 at 9:28 am | Reply shoreacres

That white patch makes for a great reflection.
- on February 8, 2017 at 6:13 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  I felt really spoiled when I got to see this little guy so close.
on February 7, 2017 at 3:01 pm | Reply iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine

hoodies are so cool! Great photo mike.
- on February 8, 2017 at 6:12 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Rob.
on February 7, 2017 at 5:55 pm | Reply krikitarts

Hoodie is a great term for these guys. It really looks like he’s wearing one!
- on February 8, 2017 at 6:11 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Gary. I just love these cool little ducks. I’m keeping my eyes peeled for one of my other favorites–wood ducks.
on February 12, 2017 at 12:52 pm | Reply caleephotography

What a little cutie! 🙂 Great capture, Mike! I’ve never seen one of these guys irl.
- on February 12, 2017 at 1:58 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Camilla. I am fortunate to spot these ducks fairly often at this time of the year, though normally from a much greater distance away.
on April 18, 2017 at 10:26 am | Reply nliakos

I love this photo so much that I have made it my desktop photo. It brings a smile to my face every single time I turn on my computer. Thanks you.
- on April 18, 2017 at 1:23 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  That is wonderful to hear. I love being able to share the beauty that I am fortunate enough to see during my treks into the wild.