One Wood Duck at the River by tizjezzme

Photography • Animals • posted on Nov 28, 2008

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I looked forward to my little trip to the river today, to visit the swans again. Unfortunately there were only TWO (not two hundred or two thousand, like I had hoped!) swimming in the river. But there were hundreds of mallards and the same ONE Wood Duck there, that is still following his favorite Mallard around. It's the cutest thing how the one wood duck follows that mallard around like its her shadow!! Of course, pictured here is that one sweet Wood Duck. :-) See more about the Swans at the Mississippi! My favorite spot to photograph Trumpeter Swans. Thank you for stopping by and for any comments you should decide to leave. Hope you all are having a nice weekend! Shari There's Still Time to Play! - November's Photo Challenge - The Odd One Out!
Thank you for your comments on my previous upload: "Happy Birthday David (Fred255)!!"

Comments (64)

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jeroni

6:04PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Beautiful composition. excellent capture

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bcrathburn

6:14PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

THIS IS A WONDERFUL PHOTO ITS SO CLEAR IT'S LIKE YOU COULD REACH OUT AND TOUCH HIM GREAT JOB..++++++++++++++++++++++++

BorisB

6:16PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

An outstanding portrait, bravo!!

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neoexcello

6:24PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

A stunning portrait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Best I've ever seen of a wood duck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MrsLubner

6:29PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

This is pristine! Wow. How stellar!

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julesart

6:31PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

This looks almost painted, I haven't seen a wood duck up close so this looks painted. The colors are so vivid and smooth. It is a beautiful creature. Great job taking it's picture!

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JaneEden

6:32PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Really excellent photography and presentation as always from you Shari, hugs Jane xx

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goodoleboy

6:41PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Stellar colors in this terrific macro of the wood duck, but if it's made of wood, how does it follow your favorite mallard around? The only answer I can think of is that the mallard has some metal on it and the wooden duck has a built-in magnet.

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monjo71

6:42PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Beautiful portrait. Especially love the colors. I haven't got a shot of this species of duck yet. :( Wonderful work!

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ralph49

7:12PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Beautifully colored portrait...We have Wood Ducks here & they cross breed with Mallards (as far as I know) Maybe that's why he follows.

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GBCalls

7:18PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Excellent capture!

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annie5

8:08PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

A wonderful duck..looks like a painting! Magnific capture Shari :)

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evielouise

8:28PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

As some here has said I wonder if someone painted it ?? It's beautiful thanks for sharing:

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Chaosphoto

8:30PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Really beautifully portrayed Shari

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tennesseecowgirl

8:32PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Fantastic work!! very impressive.

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EyeOfTheJen

8:59PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

I also thought this might be painted. Would be beautiful either way. Maybe a little too sharpened though... causing the 'halo'. Incredible shot of one of my favorite birds.

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lemonjim

9:07PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

really beautiful - the ones around here are kinda dull by comparison!

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busi2ness

9:09PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Well it seems you got up close, lucky you! The eye detail is gripping my attention for sure. :)

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auntietk

1:00AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Wonderful image! The colors and markings on these never cease to amaze me. Beautiful!

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zmarek

1:04AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Very nice object, beautiful photo and composition.

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bmac62

1:47AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Wonderful portrait. He looks friendly...lots of swans and geese around here have a look that seems to say, stay away. I like the sheen of his feathers...quite something. Bill

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Amosicho

1:49AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Excellent capture

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ledwolorz

3:41AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Wonderful work.

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Umbetro38

4:17AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

I agree here with all other comments - looks like a little bit as a painted work . - the effect here fantastic

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JeffG7BRJ

5:08AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

If you had taken a wider shot, this could have been an Odd One Out, don't you think?? Excellent capture Shari, and I like the story about this lone bird. Too cold here today to go to the lake, temp. about 2 degrees C and a touch foggy. I'm staying in keeping warm. Excellent capture, superb clarity and detail, wonderful colour tones. Bravo!!!!!

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