Cloaked in the warmth of wing feathers a Mallard pair sits quietly yet alert while soaking up the suns warming rays on a cold December morning. Clear Creek in Denver, CO.
Cloaked in the warmth of wing feathers a Mallard pair sits quietly yet alert while soaking up the suns warming rays on a cold December morning. Clear Creek in Denver, CO.
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It’s not easy to get detail when a duck is tucked in, but you did it here, Mike, and it’s a lovely photo. I love mallards.
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Thanks Jet, We love the mallards as well. They are so photogenic and their being a little less shy than many other ducks makes them wonderful subjects to photograph. Hope you are having a great weekend.
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Both are keeping an eye out. Funny.
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Four eyes are better then two for spotting that coyote that prowls the riverbank.
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This image made me smile. What a great capture to have the birds eying you so coyly, like they think you won’t notice them looking.
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Hi and thanks, Yes, were were each eyeing each other and thinking that some thought. They don’t see me looking. It is always amazing to see how calm and observant animals can be.
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An unusual shot, love the lighting, too!
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Thanks Eliza, that light is good old December light a bit harsh and not very warm but wonderful all the same.
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Thanks that is very kind and we appreciate it. We will check out the details and if time allows try to fulfill the obligations. Hope you are having a great weekend.
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Loved the click
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Nice work. Not easy to make the ordinary special.
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Thanks Sherry, even though Mallards are present in greater numbers than most other ducks I find them fascinating and beautiful. SO colorful in the breading/pairing season. Hope youy are having a great weekend.
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