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Ducks in Snow


Ducks in Snow
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Copyright: Robert Shannon Sr (eqshannon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2458 W: 216 N: 10292] (31141)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11
Categories: Birds
Camera: Fuji Finepix S2 pro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Anatidae photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-10-14 13:53
Viewed: 3650
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
These ducks were swimming rapidly away from me and frankly they hide well in the image. They are of course Mallards; both males and females. And you already knew these ducks are monogamous.

I took this while snow was barreling down and I had little time to get up our primitive road. We were expected to get 2 feet and it was a time of week when snow plows didn't get to our small road for a few days. I have driven through 8 inches of snowy slush going uphill in elevation 1200 feet. I started in 1rst gear then to second, third and forth. By the time I got to my driveway I was back to first gear and barely moving...tires spinning...whew! The driveway right before I stall in the deepening snows.....

Mallards in snow...taken on a beautiful day in my wilderness....I have taken dozens of pictures here on this very pond.
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2010-10-14 14:08]

Hi Bob,you're not only the magician of light,but a magician of atmospheres too.your last pics are fanatstics and this is another beautifull example!!My best compliments,have a good night,Luciano

Hello Bob,
I too like this image as it includes the atmospheric properties of the wilderness and all that is survived within it. A quant view into your wilderness, and one that must be treasured by all for all eternity...
Steve

Gppd Morning Bob!

I like the soft snow texture and the subtle light in this scene.
The snowy vegetation make wonderful designs in this fine composition.
TFS and have a nice day my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hi Bob,

you bring the cold on my pc.....
Nice christmas picture with the ducks franklly free to swim, the falling snow.
This could be an painting......nice.

Gert

Ciao Bob, fascinating winter composition with lovely ducks in the snow, beautiful natural ambientation, very well done my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2010-10-15 4:42]

Hello Bob,
A lot of atmosphere in this picture...some kind of view of a fairy tale landscape where we have to look through snowflakes to find the the mallards ducks. Somehow very touching and very expressive picture.
Un grand merci
Kind regards
Anne

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2010-10-15 12:40]

Hello Bob.
Lovely shot of a winter scene. The Ducks stand out well against the dark water. Great composition with flock snow , good sharpness.Best regards Siggi

Hey Bob,
great shot. Even with the meny snowflakes we see good colours and the ducks.
Well done.TFS
Pierre

Hi Bob,

The falling snow has a special effect on the composition of the scenery. The point of view is showing the mallard ducks moving away from the photographer. The trees are a natural frame to the pond. The reflection of the light on the snow is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

hello Bob

i love the atmosphere effect coming from this photo,
it is avery beautiful shot with the contrasty
color tones and high density of the colors,
excellent focus sharpness and details, TFS

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