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Wood Duck


Wood Duck
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Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-27
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-27 21:27
Viewed: 732
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was the second winter this Wood-Duck spent in Wabukayne Park. He came two years ago together with one female but she disappeared after a while. Now his mate is a female Mallard witch he defends bravely against his numerous rivals.

Wood Duck
Aix sponsa Order ANSERIFORMES - Family ANATIDAE - Subfamily Anatinae
A colorful duck of wooded swamps and streamsides, the Wood Duck is one of only a few North American ducks that nest in trees. Many people consider it to be the most beautiful of all waterfowl.
(from "All About Birds")
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  • bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 397 W: 118 N: 1420] (5128)
  • [2009-03-27 23:01]

Hi Mario,
it is interesting to me about your note of how a wood duck defends it's mate but I too have seen this very same thing even though the species are not related. The photo is very beautiful and the wood duck male is probably one of the most attractive ducks outside of mandarins.I think he is even more attractive than a mandarin.The colours sing in this capture and your focus is very clear giving nice details as a result of your well controlled exposure.I like wood ducks but they are very uncommon here in Alberta so I do not get to see them all that often.A fine photo you have uploaded today and I thank you for having done so.Bob

Hi, Maria,
Excellent sharpness! I never seen so colourful duck! Superb colours,fine POV. My congratulations!
Greetings from Ural,
Serghei

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1580] (6173)
  • [2009-03-28 1:03]

Hello Mario
Another great capture from you with excellent details and beautiful colors.
Regards
Razvan

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 502 W: 20 N: 1381] (4831)
  • [2009-04-07 18:37]

Superb image Mario!!!
Beautiful capture of this gorgeous Wood Duck. The detail, exposure and color are top of the line!!! TFS.
Ron

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