Blade-shaped Plumes

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• matatur (4478)
• [2009-01-07 3:22]

An interesting group of fine looking Whistling Ducks (they don't look like swans at all), which I am seeing for the first time Ivan, your correct DOF choice captured them all in good focus and we can observe their characteristic peculiarities from several different angles. Very good job my friend, TFS it indeed!
Cheers,
Mehmet

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• ramthakur (32204)
• [2009-01-07 4:32]

Very interesting plumes on these birds, Ivan. I have seen them for the first time. It is a lively gaggle of these lovely Ducks.
Well done and thanks for sharing the image.
Ram

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• fiyo (10618)
• [2009-01-07 5:17]

Hello Ivan,
Very nice capture.I liked colors,POV,framing and composition a lot.TFS

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• zulfu (870)
• [2009-01-07 5:26]

Hello Ivan, splendid shot of these beautiful ducks.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

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• Silvio2006 (41640)
• [2009-01-07 5:36]

Ciao Ivan, lovely group portrait of beauttiful ducks with splendid colors, beautiful composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• siggi (16434)
• [2009-01-07 5:58]

Hello Ivan,
Lovely capture of thise Whistling Ducks.POV,details,exposure and composition are wonderful.
Best regards Siggi

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• bahadir (642)
• [2009-01-07 6:35]

Hello Ivan, very funny and splendid shot of these cute ducks.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

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• ralfsworld (6266)
• [2009-01-07 8:01]

Hej Ivan
Nice shot of this cool ducks from Australia.
Gott Nytt År till Dig och Ulla
Hälsningar
Ralf

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• eqshannon (27983)
• [2009-01-07 9:01]

and now if you only had one looking straight at you, you would have a "duck compass"...I'm sure you have heard of the elusive legends of such:-) Three of the four directions...hmmmm...it leaves one want to know the rest of the story..or perhaps to make one up..Very nicely presented!
Bob

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• crs (3543)
• [2009-01-07 9:09]

Hallo Ivan,

You are showing these nice birds in a very good photo together with an excelent note. Birds are shown with great sharpness as you have got a high quality image. The pattern of the plumage, as described in your note, can be very well seen. Due to the well used light colors are looking fine and natural.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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• red45 (30243)
• [2009-01-07 9:36]

Hi Ivan!

Nice bunch of very slim ducks :-) Not only their feathers look strange but also beaks have interesting colours. I like composition - these birds look very vigilant.

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• haraprasan (17792)
• [2009-01-07 10:48]

Hi Ivan,
A nice capture of these funny looking ducks. It is new for me. Very well composed and sharp details. Well presented too. Thanks a lot for sharing this.

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• lousat (19673)
• [2009-01-07 10:53]

Hi Ivan,what a nice family! And what a great idea,we can see this canards from all differents sides..eheh..perfect quality,excellent work,have a nice day,Luciano

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• nglen (32310)
• [2009-01-07 11:30]

Hi Ivan. Well i have to say this again its a bird i have never seen so once again thanks for posting. They have very long necks and the unusaul colourd bill . You have good detail and colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• maurydv (16758)
• [2009-01-07 12:32]

Ciao Ivan,
bellissimo gruppo di cui mi piace la disposizione sparsa con apparenti diversi interessi, ma in realtà accomunato dalla stessa timorosa diffidenza verso gli intrusi, ben evidenziata dall'espressione degli occhi e dalla fuga repentina; splendida luce e magnifici i colori con ottimi dettagli. Bellissimi uccelli che non conoscevo e interessanti ed utili note.
TFS.
Mauizio

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2009-01-07 13:04]

Hi Ivan,

This is the first time I have seen these Plumed-whistling ducks. Those plumes are marvelous and so unique. I love the mottled beaks and the pretty eyes. Fantastic that you captured this quintet with the two in the foreground standing back to back. We really get a view of them from all angles.

Jane

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• pekkavalo1 (6749)
• [2009-01-07 13:23]

Hi Ivan,
Excellent capture of these Whistling Ducks; good POV and composition, sharp fine details.
TFS
Pekka

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• boreocypriensis (34229)
• [2009-01-07 13:48]

Hi Ivan dostum, what a lovely composition of these pretty Plumed Whistling-ducks. Wonderful details and sharpness.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

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• CeltickRanger (15291)
• [2009-01-07 15:18]

hello Ivan

excellent photo of these ducks that are new for me,
i did'nt know it before, shot with fine POV & DOF,
excellent sharpness of their plumage, TFS

Asbed

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• valy67 (8733)
• [2009-01-07 15:19]

Hello Ivan !
Beautiful birds again, I love the orange eyes and long yellow feathers on their sides, they looks fantastic. You managed to capture them with excellent details on all five of them, natural colors, beautiful play of reflections on the water, making beautiful patterns, and nicely composed. Very well done !
Valerie.

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• jusninasirun (7662)
• [2009-01-07 16:12]

Hi Ivan,

These must be the cutest ducks on the planet. I like the slender shape and blade-shape plumage which you have registered well with your IS. Very good details and depth and very good framing from this down under trip. Well done and I like it.

Regards,
Jusni

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2009-01-07 17:20]

Hello Ivan,
If there is one thing that sticks out in my mind about your work Ivan is that I am always learning from you. Your notes are always informative and your images quite often are of species I have rarely or never seen. This is a species I have not seen before and they are wonderful. As usual your photography skills give us a splendid view of these ducks. Thank you Ivan.
Rick

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• Noisette (3979)
• [2009-01-07 17:26]

hello Ivan
very good presentation for this group of ducks with superb plumage
great sharp detailed shot with beautiful colors and great composition
very well done
Jacqueline

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• eng55 (3668)
• [2009-01-08 10:22]

Hi Ivan,
Beautiful scane,they are looking into your camera.POV,exposure,clear eyes,lighting,composition and adetails are perfect.
Thanks for posting.

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• joey (24727)
• [2009-01-08 13:04]

Excellent shot of this Plumed Whistling-duck!
Great detail.
Sharp and crisp.
Superb DOF.
Very clear view of those blade-shaped feathers.

Well done, Ivan!

Joe

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• Alex99 (18621)
• [2009-01-09 12:03]

Hi Ivan.
I have never seen and met these wonderful birds and you have shown it for us perfectly. Details of the shot are ultimate and I like wide DOF and sharpness of whole image. Pictured scene is very natural. Lights and colours are wonderful too. Well done and kind regards. TFS.
Alexei.

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• rousettus (12865)
• [2009-01-11 17:45]

merhaba Ivan,
Now, I see I missed your last two posts. This is one them and belongs to very lovely duck family. It is very beautiful and lovely species. Most similar species in Europe is Egyptian goose, except for their size. You captured them with great shot. Great focus, lighting and composition. Thanks for sharing and good information. have a nice week my friend
Ahmet