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Maritime Pilot Duck


Maritime Pilot Duck
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Copyright: Krzysztof Pabis (cataclysta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 624 W: 104 N: 1376] (4293)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Olympus C-8080 WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-02 3:40
Viewed: 645
Points: 24
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Today a very funny photo from Copenhagen. I was coming buck from the Antarctic. At the end of our cruise we had a stop in Copenhagen. When ship is going out from a harbour it is guided by a maritime pilot. Here you can see a special duck. A maritime pilot duck ;_) She was sitting on the bow of the ship when our ship was swimming out from Copenhagen harbour. She wasn’t afraid at all and I took some photos of these special bird ;_). Finally when we were already outside the harbour waters she flown away as every maritime pilot do

Bow
The bow (pronounced [baʊ) is a nautical term that refers to the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat, the point that is most forward when the vessel is underway.

Maritime Pilot (Harbour Pilot)
A pilot is a mariner who guides ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbours or river mouths. Legally the master remains in command of the ship. The pilot is a senior adviser only.

Normally the pilot joins an incoming ship at sea via helicopter or pilot boat and climbs a swaying Jacob's ladder sometimes up 40 feet to the deck of the largest container and tanker ships. With outgoing vessels, a pilot boat returns the pilot to land after the ship has successfully negotiated coastal waters.

The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is probably the best-known and most recognizable of all ducks, is a dabbling duck which breeds throughout the temperate and sub-tropical areas of North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand (where it is currently the most common duck species), and Australia. It is strongly migratory in the northern parts of its breeding range, and winters farther south. For example, in North America it winters south to Mexico, but also regularly strays into Central America and the Caribbean between September and May.

The Mallard and the Muscovy Duck are believed be the ancestors of all domestic ducks.

(source: wikipedia)
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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1470 W: 18 N: 2966] (10890)
  • [2008-03-02 3:45]

Hi Krzysztof

Sensible bird to hitch a ride like this. I love the BG with the wind turbines. Beautiful sharp details and great POV

TFS

Karan

Hi Chris:)
This is very funny female friend! Lovely fatty girl:)Very beautiful shot. Great sharpness and wonderful colours. TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

Hello Krzysztof,

I like very much the composition. Very good sharpness. Very nice background. Good natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

I like the position of your pilot duck, Chris.
It seems to be so very confident of itself in showing you the way out of the harbour.
Very sharp and crisp image with natural colours.
Ram

Hi Krzysztof ,
This is a very composition with this female and I like the fact that we see some "Éoliennes" (I don't know the English word) in background. Even if they are human constructions, they work with nature :) I also like the exposure on the duck and this special lightning; did you use flash? She is posing proudly :) Thanks,
Claudine

Hi Chris,
A fine capture of this beautiful duck. Very good and informative notes. Excellent sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Pretty cool Krzysztof...and the obscured windmills in the background REALLY give it some flavor!!! A seriously nice environmental image...You have tossed off all but the subject which remains in perfect focus...

Bob

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1218 W: 0 N: 4657] (13840)
  • [2008-03-02 10:34]
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Hi Krzysztof

Funny note - good detail and I can guess the location as I know the wind turbines. Good exposure and colour in dull conditions.

James

How long did it take you to sail back from Antartica?

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 24 N: 4905] (15988)
  • [2008-03-02 11:06]

Hi Krzysztof,
Wonderful shot of this duck with amazing details, colours and markings on its plumage. Nice pose captured and the windmills as the blurred BG gives a fine perspective. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Krzysztof excellent pose and a fine stage/setting for the duck. The background works well also with a good composition tfs rgds Necip.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1904 W: 4 N: 5177] (19726)
  • [2008-03-02 12:04]

Hi Krzysztof, An interesting story about the duck.You have captured a good close up of the female Malard. she is very large it looks as if a good fly would do her some good. I think its is lucky to have a bird leave the docks with you. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-11 9:10]

Hello Krzysztof

Lovely details and focus.
The lighting is well handled,and the colours appear natural.
Lovely eye contact.
The POV is excellent.
TFS

Rob

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