Mike Hoefgen Wins Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month for June
Mike Hoefgen won the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month award for June for his photograph of a female Common Merganser carrying her chicks on her back. This marked one of several times Mike earned the honor.
“I found a place where I could get an unobstructed view and waited until they passed to capture this moment,” Mike said.
The photograph was taken at Lake Sammamish State Park along the bank of Issaquah Creek. Mike noticed the female Common Merganser and her ducklings farther downstream as they made their way toward him. He repositioned himself to get a clear view and waited patiently until the family passed by, capturing the mother carrying her chicks on her back.
Mike photographed the scene using an OM System OM-1 Mark II camera with an OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO lens. The image was captured at a focal length of 263 mm with a shutter speed of 1/800 second, an aperture of f/4.5 and ISO 2500.
To See More of Mike Hoefgen’s Work
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About the Eastside Audubon Photograph of the Month Award
The Photo of the Month award was instituted to recognize the work of the Photo Group Members. The group members meet monthly to show their latest photos and videos as well as share their knowledge of photography and wildlife. To attend the meetings, please join the group’s announcement list.