Back On The Ice

[Andrew L.]

Finally made it back out onto the shores of Lake Michigan. Seems like it has been snowing every day here for the past few weeks. The ice has receded quite a bit on shore but the calm sunny weather had the birds in close to shore today. Still working on the SLR thing, mainly sharpness of images, so any suggestions would be great.

First was a little dog work. Should be pretty cool having all 3 labs in the crew this year

Main Group

Some Drakes

Sleepers

Goldens

Sure is a joy just watching the birds interect and catching a few different positions as they go about their business

Thanks for looking,
Andrew

 

[David Steckley]

Love all those pictures

thank you

Dave

 

[Mark Harter]

Great photos, really enjoyed them!

 

[Derek and Xena]

Great pics!

 

[joseph van wie]

Very nice pictures I'am glad to see some open water somewhere, All I see is ice around here & I am sick of it.

 

[David Robinson]

Awesome pics! Now if I could only carve a rig of bluebills to match that third photo, I'd be in business.

 

[Gary Wolf]

Nice pics Andrew, just wondering how close you were to the birds when you took your photos?

 

[Andrew L.]

Gary,

Anywhere from 25-50 yards. Goldeneyes were pretty skittish and stayed towards the back of the group once they knew I was there but the bills didnt seem to mind much and stayed in closer.

 

[Al Hansen]

Nice shot of the labs. Looks like that crew is willing to go hunt on a moment's notice. Enjoyed seeing all of those ducks. Nicely done, Andrew.
Al