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Mallard family


Mallard family
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Copyright: nasos kountourakis (nasokoun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 724 W: 0 N: 1073] (3765)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED-Nikon TC14EII
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1600 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Full of tenderness / Plein de tendresse, Family Matters 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-06-30 23:28
Viewed: 365
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Mallard/Anas platyrhynchos-
an adult female with a brood of seven ducklings.

I observed him on a fallen trunke,
i been puzzled because while I approached little by little but enough near and without cover,
in order to I have better subject, she did not leave,
then I saw the seven hidden nestlings,
i remained in my place and I left the family to be removed,
until it feels safety,making captures from far.

It appears that the mallard was public repeated type when the reeds thicket
and other regions with sweet waters were extensive,
today however minimal pairs are repeated regularly.
Today basically it is wintry visitor

info from wikipedia:
Mallards form pairs only until the female lays eggs, at which time she is left by the male.
The clutch is 8–13 eggs, which are incubated for 27–28 days to hatching with 50–60 days to fledging.
The ducklings are precocial, and can swim and feed themselves on insects as soon as they hatch,
although they stay near the female for protection.

This scene was photographed in the delta of river Strimonas inside the lake Kerkini

thank you for your visit in my collection

have a nice day and good photographs!
Argus, maurydv, bahadir, boreocypriensis, Noisette, Luis52, nikosrio, Juyona, CeltickRanger, jmirah has marked this note useful
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  • sotos (73)
  • [2009-06-30 23:44]
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hello naso
beutiful moment nice colors and enough detail
bravo
sotos

Hi Nasos,

A beuitful Parade of the Mallard family! You have nicely captured it with good focus and clarity

TFS,
Kedar

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 434 W: 10 N: 724] (3166)
  • [2009-07-01 1:34]

Merhaba Nasos!
Önde Anne, arkada yavrularıyla enfes bir aile fotosu olmuş. Tebrikler.

Hüseyin

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1297 W: 0 N: 2467] (8757)
  • [2009-07-01 4:37]

Hi Nasos,
another lovely presentation of this happy family. The weeds give a good effect of real and wild nature presentation.
Nice reflection too.

Regards,
Foozi

Only one word: lovely
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3748 W: 186 N: 11161] (34473)
  • [2009-07-01 5:28]

Hello Nasos,
A fine shot of a mother Mallard and her chain of ducklings behind her. I like the POV and composition with the habitat vegetation.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

Ciao Nasos, lovely capture of cute family, wonderful composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Nasos,
a wonderful scene of this Mallard family, excellent low POV, good sharpness and nice composition in a beautiful natural environment.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Una foto entrañable, llena de ternura además de bien realizada técnicamente.
Saludos Nasos: Josep Ignasi.

Hello Nasos, lovely shot of this pretty family with beautiful composition and details.
Bahadır

Yasou file Nasos,
What a lovely and perfect capture of this beautiful mallard family. Perfectly composed from wonderful low POV.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Hello Nasos
very nice family scene, very well composed shot of this mom Duck and his Babies
all subjects are good detailled, fine natural colors
very well done and have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1109 W: 5 N: 3453] (12751)
  • [2009-07-01 19:11]

Hola Nasos.
Muy hermosa la foto de la familia. Una exelente imagen.
Saludos
Luis52.

Hi Nasos
Nice capture.
Great details and good clarty.
Congratulations!

Γειά σου Νάσο,
πολύ όμορφη στιγμή,
χαιρετώ,
Νίκος.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2252 W: 10 N: 2594] (15451)
  • [2009-07-02 9:29]

Hola amigo,
bonita panorámica,
efectivo pov y detalles.
saludos Nasos

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 794 W: 138 N: 1312] (5642)
  • [2009-07-02 11:34]

7 babies and 1 mom - this is really cute! :-) excellent capture, love how the ducks form a line between the green plants.
wonderful job & take care, thor.

Hi Nasos. Nice and tender compo. Very good light and sharp.

Roberto

hello Nasos

very beautiful photo of this Mallard family shot with fine POV,
excellent sharpness and details, i love this kind of photos, TFS

Asbed

Hi Nasos
A fine photo with great composition...DOF and natural color are excellent...TFS
Jim

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