Duck Pond

[Phil U.]

Ok, so actually it's a drainage area around the building I work in. I believe they filled in some wetland to build it and this is what is left. The ducks seem to be enjoying it though. I didn't feel like going right into work this morning and the light seemed to be looking pretty decent. Just got a couple worth sharing.

http://PhilU.smugmug.com/photos/25852213-L.jpg (http://PhilU.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=25852213)

While waiting for the ducks to complete a lap and come back into range:

http://PhilU.smugmug.com/photos/25852215-L.jpg (http://PhilU.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=25852215)

[ginger_55]

The ducks are nicely colored for the water. Nice cat tail, too. Good to spend a day off taking photos of ducks, but something should be done about their water.

Make them a pool or something? Put some green algae in? Put some dirt eating bacteria in?

thanks for sharing, love ducks. Peaceful photo.

ginger

[Harryb]

The duck shot is excellent Phil. The exposure is good and you kept multiple ducks clear and sharp. :clap

[Phil U.]

The ducks are nicely colored for the water. Nice cat tail, too. Good to spend a day off taking photos of ducks, but something should be done about their water.

Make them a pool or something? Put some green algae in? Put some dirt eating bacteria in?

thanks for sharing, love ducks. Peaceful photo.

ginger


Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately not a whole day off - Just took a few minutes before walking into the building to snap off a few.

I wouldn't worry about them toooo much. It appears to just be mud they stir up. It's really shallow - enough that the ducks would actually touch bottom, stand up (avove the water) and shake off their wings even in the middle.

I just noticed this little area the other week when I parked the truck in a different spot. Seems to be quite a bit of life hanging out around this spot. I pulled in this morning jumped out and got a couple before they flew off. I'll work 'em up later and see if anything is worth posting.

Thanks Ginger!

[Phil U.]

The duck shot is excellent Phil. The exposure is good and you kept multiple ducks clear and sharp. :clap

Thanks Harry - this is certainly not my best photographic area but I have certainly learned an appreciation for it. Unfortunately it makes me yearn for longer glass. :lust