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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
Thank you very much for the votes and nice comments. |=)|

This photo was taken in a same place as the "Misty" which took the third place in last years "Birds and water"-competition. So it seems that I have to go back next spring again and improve a bit more... ;)
 
Congratulations, beautiful picture. I only wish one day I can watch something similar to the moment you have capture on this photograph.
 
Superb in every way. You have captured the mood of serenity and the essence of "a new day" for those who awake early. Very nice work.
 
Best shot and story of all time,Aki!!!! Just looked into my favourites and found this outstanding piece of photography and humour. :t:
 
Hi Aki
Thanks for your comment my friend,just wish you would upload some of your great and unique images,there are many new members that have never seen or been inspired by your photography. I had forgotten your great story that goes with this image. Great fun,we need lots of that at BF.
 

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