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Skippy
Jul-12-2005, 06:35 AM
On the weekend when I was testing out my new lens, I noticed this one duck who was different from the others.

It's beak is deformed, I don't know if it was born like this, if it has been injured somehow, or if has been shot.

The Duck was just beautiful standing in the little bit of sun that filtered through that day, and swimming in the pond with the other ducks.

At first I didn't even notice anything different till it swam towards me, but still I was struck by it's beauty and not by it's faults........I am glad this little duck found a safe haven.

Taken with Canon 20D + Canon 400mm F5.6 .... Aperature Priority.

Enjoy............ Skippy (Australia)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Ozzie_Skip/Canon%2020D%20dgrin/IMG_4262Er_filtered.jpg
rahmonster
Jul-12-2005, 03:04 PM
Awwww I still think he is lovely. You got some great bird shots Skippy:clap
Phil U.
Jul-12-2005, 03:30 PM
Poor thing. Seems to be healthy otherwise so I suppose it's getting enough food. Nice naturalist photo.
Skippy
Jul-12-2005, 03:45 PM
Awwww I still think he is lovely. You got some great bird shots Skippy:clap
Thank you Rahmonster ...........He looked quite happy, was eating just fine too, nice to see he seemed to be enjoying his little Ducky life at the Sanctuary :D Skippy (Australia)
Skippy
Jul-12-2005, 03:48 PM
Poor thing. Seems to be healthy otherwise so I suppose it's getting enough food. Nice naturalist photo.
The Duck seemed quite happy, he was swimming and eating and appeared to be quite happily enjoying himself in the pond at the Sanctuary.
Animals are pretty clever at figuring out where the safe havens are, this little fellow found a great place to be, because he will be well cared for at the Sanctuary........these ducks are free to come and go as they please, they are not in captivity.

Thanks for looking Phil ......... Skippy (Australia)
Dani
Jul-12-2005, 04:01 PM
what a beautiful duck! Special for sure skippy.

fantastic shot :thumb
Skippy
Jul-12-2005, 04:21 PM
what a beautiful duck! Special for sure skippy.

fantastic shot :thumb
He is one nice looking Duck.......niceto see he can still do the things the other ducks do just puts a smile on your dial :D ...... Skippy (Australia)
Ann McRae
Jul-12-2005, 06:29 PM
Great light, skippy! Great portrait.

ann
Skippy
Jul-12-2005, 06:48 PM
Great light, skippy! Great portrait.

ann
It was nice to see he was being well looked after......I'd like to know what his story is ....... thanks for looking Ann....... Skippy (Australia)
Harryb
Jul-14-2005, 08:17 AM
Good capture Skippy. Looks like the new lens is working out OK for you.
photocat
Jul-14-2005, 08:29 AM
Thanks for letting us know that the birdie is safe too. I can not have any more subject to worry about. Nice shot... It is a beautiful colored bird. Did you submit that one for the curves challenge?