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Khaos
May-06-2005, 06:09 PM
I'm learning and getting a little better at catching these buggers.

http://khaos.smugmug.com/photos/21423843-M.jpg



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bfjr
May-06-2005, 06:21 PM
Good stuff :thumb
all very nice
No ducks like that around here I don't think
Thanks for sharing
Aussie_bluey
May-06-2005, 06:30 PM
Nice shots, I love the colours.:clap :thumb
Phil U.
May-06-2005, 07:06 PM
Yes, nice exposures - you've got good details in there.
David_S85
May-06-2005, 08:10 PM
That last shot is grrrrreat! :clap
davev
May-06-2005, 08:50 PM
Very good pics. Nice details.

dave.
SusanB
May-06-2005, 10:10 PM
[QUOTE=Khaos]I'm learning and getting a little better at catching these buggers.

http://khaos.smugmug.com/photos/21423843-M.jpg

This one is my fav- such striking colors and patterns. Very nice capture.:thumb

Susan
Khaos
May-07-2005, 12:46 PM
Good stuff :thumb
all very nice
No ducks like that around here I don't think
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Ben. I don't think wood ducks go that far south.
Khaos
May-07-2005, 12:46 PM
Thanks all for the positive comments.
MuskyDude
May-07-2005, 03:49 PM
Wow, those are just plain awesome. Colors, details everything. Two :thumb up!


AJ
ginger_55
May-07-2005, 05:11 PM
Those are great! Not over sharpened, gorgeous colors. Wonderful birds.

The first time I have seen them at our wetlands was last week. Do you live near a bunch of them?

Great shots.

ginger
Kirwin
May-07-2005, 06:09 PM
Hi Khaos,

The woody profile/reflection is quite beautiful. Well done.
Skippy
May-08-2005, 03:48 AM
I'm learning and getting a little better at catching these buggers.


Hey there Khaos.........they would have to be the prettiest ducks I've seen, are they common? or only found in certain areas?

The markings are just beautiful, the colors amazing........now tell me they are a protected species and people don't shoot them.

Are these ducks are tiny breed? or are they large? they would win a beauty contest if one was held for ducks for sure :rofl

Lovely shots.......... Skippy (Australia)
rahmonster
May-08-2005, 04:48 AM
:clapBeautiful. The last one especially. I love those colours!
Khaos
May-08-2005, 08:10 AM
Hey there Khaos.........they would have to be the prettiest ducks I've seen, are they common? or only found in certain areas?

The markings are just beautiful, the colors amazing........now tell me they are a protected species and people don't shoot them.

Are these ducks are tiny breed? or are they large? they would win a beauty contest if one was held for ducks for sure :rofl

Lovely shots.......... Skippy (Australia)


Skippy,

The wood duck is common to North America only. Mostly East of the Mississippi, some can be found on the Pacific coast. There are a few areas in Eastern Canada as well that they can be found.

It is considered to be the the most beautiful duck in the world by many naturalists. THey are not protected now, but there was a hunting ban on them from the the early 1900's until 1941.

They are a little smaller than a mallard, though I have seen a couple large ones.