A friend

On October 13, 2015October 10, 2015 By Mike and Christy

Male Mallards always seem happy to allow a photographer a quick portrait and I am always thankful for that moment.

24 thoughts on “A friend”

joycarl83

Beautiful capture!

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October 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it is great to see these guys returning for the winter.
  
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  October 13, 2015 at 7:13 pm Reply
Alix

Indeed.

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October 13, 2015 at 1:01 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  🙂
  
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  October 13, 2015 at 7:13 pm Reply
nananoyz

I believe some animals are very aware of their aesthetic appeal. Male mallards are the case in point. Great photo!

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October 13, 2015 at 1:09 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Nice observation and I would have to agree. Not showing off but those male mallards are just strutting their stuff for all to see.
  
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  October 13, 2015 at 7:14 pm Reply
  1. nananoyz
    
    Like a high school quarterback after a Friday night victory.
    
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    October 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      I like it.
      
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      October 14, 2015 at 12:53 pm Reply
Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

Nice shot! I love his expression and feathers. Love mallards.

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October 13, 2015 at 1:17 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi, hop your week is off to a great start. I love the calm expression that many Mallards display. They do have comfort with people many other duck do not seem to have.
  
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  October 13, 2015 at 7:15 pm Reply
pensamientos de vida

So cute.♥

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October 13, 2015 at 1:48 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  I would have to agree.
  
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  October 13, 2015 at 7:15 pm Reply
David

Very nice. Great detail and I like the tight crop.

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October 13, 2015 at 1:52 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks David.
  
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  October 13, 2015 at 7:15 pm Reply
susurrus

What a sensational picture! I love the colours and the textures.

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October 13, 2015 at 2:55 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and thanks for the feedback. Duck are always so amazing to observe close up. So many colors, patterns and textures all made up by those incredible feathers.
  
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  October 13, 2015 at 7:17 pm Reply
kathydoremus

Love how clearly you captured the eye.

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October 13, 2015 at 4:27 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Katy, a long lens and a willing subject made getting the eye easier than most animal portraits. Hope your doing well.
  
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  October 13, 2015 at 7:17 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Handsome fellow – love all the feather detail.

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October 13, 2015 at 10:15 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  He is a fine looking Mallard for sure.
  
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  October 14, 2015 at 12:53 pm Reply
midmiocene

I’m sure he appreciates your friendship as well! 🙂

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October 14, 2015 at 12:18 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Nice thought and I bet he does appreciate being appreciated. Hope your day is going well.
  
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  October 14, 2015 at 12:54 pm Reply
nataliescarberry

Exquisite capture, Mike! 🙂

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October 14, 2015 at 1:27 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Natalie, hope your week is going well and you as well.
  
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  October 14, 2015 at 12:55 pm Reply