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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Scott McDougall (Taggart)
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| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006-02-26 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Camera: Canon 300D, Sigma 70-200 / 2.8 EX |
| Exposure: f/2.8, 1/1000 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2006-02-27 2:23 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
I was testing my two new lens's this weekend and was very pleased with the quality of the Sigma 70-200mm. The other was the Sigma 24-70mm which complements the 70-200 nicely. A visit to the thermal wonderland at Orakei Korako produced some lovely landscape photographs. Well worth a visit. On the way out there were several ducks and Pukeko's happy to pose for the camera. :)
Mallard Ducks are a familiar sight to many people in a large area of the world. These beautiful birds live in both urban and rural areas. They are large and not overly shy; many people enjoy offering them bread or other treats when they see Mallard Ducks.
Not overly disturbed by human activity, Mallard Ducks are often seen in canals, lakes, ponds, and urban parks. They seem to be able to adapt well to nearly anywhere with a body of freshwater and an appropriate climate. Mallard Ducks are migratory, spending winters in more southern regions and summering in northerly parts of their range. In warmer areas of the world, some Mallard Ducks may not migrate. In the fall and winter, they pair into mated couples. Although females quack, males do not; rather, they communicate with whistling or grunting noises. Mallard Ducks spend most of their time foraging for food. They eat a number of items including insects, fish eggs, small fish, tadpoles, wild rice, berries, leaves, green plant shoots, and grain. Most of this food is acquired from foraging in muddy areas in or near the water and embankment of the Mallard Duck's home. The Mallard Duck uses its bill to filter food from the mud.
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/domestic_birds/dbd4863.html |
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- SkyF
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(8127) - [2006-02-28 17:31]
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Hi Scott,
nice shot, the colors and reflection is lovely. Nice sharp details, excellent POV.
Sky
