Ruddy duck

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Ruddy duck
Photo Information
Copyright: Michel Pilon (pilonm) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 540 W: 99 N: 803] (2613)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic DMC FZ - 20 LUMIX, Leica 36-432mm
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-27 20:20
Viewed: 1165
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello,

I was in vacation for 2 weeks and that's why I didn't post any pictures during that time... I'm now very happy to be back on TN and look at all those great pictures from all of you!

The first bird I want to introduce you is the Ruddy duck. This duck is not easy to approach and I consider myself very lucky to have this one letting me coming so close.

This nice blue color is not very common in nature. That's what make this duck very attractive!

Hope you'll enjoy!


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A member of the tribe of "stiff-tailed ducks," the Ruddy Duck has a spiky tail that it often holds straight up in display.

Description
topSize: 35-43 cm (14-17 in)
Wingspan: 56-62 cm (22-24 in)
Weight: 300-850 g (10.59-30.01 ounces)

Small duck.
Large white cheek patches.
Dark cap.
Bill blue or bluish.
Long tail often held up.
Breeding male bright cinnamon red.

Sex Differences
Male with bright white cheeks; reddish in breeding plumage. Female browner with dark line through cheek patch.

Immature
Similar to adult female.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3082 W: 231 N: 5811] (19540)
  • [2006-08-27 22:03]

Salut Michel,
I love ruddy ducks, and you captured this one in a great pose and sharp details. The colors are well saturated, and the reflection is superb. Merci pour l'envoie. : )

Hello Michel! Gorgeous capture of the Ruddy duck. I really admire the way you have captured the reflection! Wonderful colours, especially the gold on the wing. Effective POV. Well done, thanks for posting! Linda

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1103 W: 173 N: 1227] (4038)
  • [2006-08-27 23:15]

Hi Michel,
These are unusual birds, I've seen them in the UK. Beautiful colours you've captured, my memory tells me that the colours are very accurate. Great light but the direct sunlight has cuased a little OE in the whites of the face. Nicely framed and a great reflection captured. Good note too, I look forward to seeing some pictures from your vacation!
Best regards,
Adrian

Hi Michel

This is an interesting duck. Strange beak colour. Well composed shot. Nice work. :-)

Hi Michel,
Greatly capturing this cute duck. Sharp, clear, and very neat image. Great details. Nice reflection on water surface. Superb shot.

Ben Lakitan

Hello Michel. excllent colors, Bg,, POV DOF perfect reflection, nice work, TFS Kyle

Hi Michel,
Welcome back. Very distinctive blue beak. Sharpness, pov, composition are great. Well done and clearly seen. TFS.
JC

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  • hibou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 1 N: 345] (1509)
  • [2006-08-28 11:01]

Bonjour Michel,

Superbe photo de ce magnifique canard. Les couleurs et les détails sont superbes. La pose avec la queue relevée est typique. Bravo !
Donald

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 207 N: 2035] (8113)
  • [2006-08-28 14:19]

Bonjour Michel
a wonderful shot, in a lovely light. Great colors and sahrp details. The POV and reflection on the water is wonderful. Lovely composition.
TFS..Sky

Bonjour Michel,
Bon retour, avec une belle photo d'un canard inconnu par mon. Une image difficile à obtenir par les couleurs claires et obscures qu'il a. J'aime le reflet dans l'eau et les détails que tu as obtenus.
Salutations
Hernán

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 881 W: 19 N: 924] (4959)
  • [2006-08-29 3:21]

Rebonjour Michel, magnifique photo de ce "canard en porcelaine"!! l'aspect nacré de son plumage et les reflets sur l'eau sont du plus bel effet. Il nage sur une mer d'huile!! Bonne journée et bravo, Didier.

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 489 W: 0 N: 935] (7943)
  • [2006-08-29 14:42]

Hi Michel,

This is a wonderful duck! I like the colors and the shatpness. Its a pity there is some OE on the head but for the rest: my compliments!

regards,
Zeno.

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  • CTP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 774 W: 6 N: 1107] (3183)
  • [2006-08-29 22:29]

Hi Michel,
Cute Ruddy Duck close-up.
I like your pov,dof,colors,pose,frame and reflection.TFS
Chris

Look at that blue beak!!! Beautiful species it is! i like the reflections and the eye-contact here a lot. Thank you for this beauty my friend and welcome back!
Ersin

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