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New Day Wakes Up
These birds have become my favorite spring birds. They are really nice company in early mornings. Im sure that if Pjotr Tsaikovski had spent some more time at the waterside with these guys we wouldnt have the famous Swanlake ballet. Instead we would have even more popular Ducklake.

Ian Fleming was very interested in Goldeneyes. He wrote the book James Pond and the Goldeneye. They started to film that book with Sean Connery. But the producer left off that project. He wasnt happy with the story where James Pond has his holidays watching the Goldeneyes. There was no shooting. This is the only Pond story where the Pond Girl actually dumps James Pond. The story was radically changed to film and as a result we have now James Bond and the Golden Gun. I dont remember anything of that film.. ;)
Habitat
Pond
Location
Masku, Finland
Date taken
27.4.2008
Scientific name
Bucephala clangula
Equipment used
Canon 1D Mark II N, 300mm f2.8 1.4tc
A delightful image with a delightfully imaginative commentary. :'D:'D For the story and :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: for the image.
 
Captivating image! A wall hanger for sure! The 1/8000th SS came in real handy to freeze those 4 previous footsplashes. Just perfect.
 
I've enjoyed all of your beautifully atmospheric dawn pictures but this one really is superb. Bird photography as art.
And it certainly looks like a winner to me!
The tale of James Pond was a charming bonus :)
 
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I love your misty morning images, Aki, and this one has that special Aki art touch to it. Can't even think of words to describe it. :t: :t: :t:
 
Congratulations on taking second place in the May 2008 photo theme challenge - Birds and Water

150 members cast their vote this month.

First place by a good lead goes to

AndyByron with Fighting Grebeswith 41/150 votes :t:

Second place -

Akihaka with New Day attracting 17/150 votes.

Third place -

raulqc with King rail and reflection attracting 15/150 votes.

Congratulations to the winners :t:
 

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