Mallard Males...

[Ric Grupe]

...in flight. Not much today...this was the third frame out of 300 and the rest is mostly useless. Still, I enjoyed myself!

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/145306274-L.jpg

[Swartzy]

Good capture Ric. Those are always tricky, getting two birds in focus at once. Must have been stopped down a bit. It does sound like you enjoyed yourself. Coolio :thumb

[Shasoc]

Very good capture with pleasing color.

[sskoutas]

Kinda makes me want to market the old "I'd rather be taking pictures" bumper sticker. In other words, shooting mallards beats work any day! Well done!

[Thusie]

That's the most important part, you had fun. Nice duckies.

[dbaker1221]

great captures Ric:bow

[ShepsMom]

Good job Ric!! How do you know they're males? Their marking?

[bfjr]

Hey Ric
Time out with my gear in the wild is all I ever ask.
good shots like yours are just icing on the cake to me !! :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

Good job Ric!! How do you know they're males? Their marking?

Thanks, Marina.:D

Boy left.....girl right!

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/39456168-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Outstanding captures Ric :clap

[ShepsMom]

Thanks, Marina.:D

Boy left.....girl right!



Ohhhh, i see. Great, we only have girls here?? :dunno

[Maestro]

Wow. Lately your bifs have been just excellent. This one doesn't disappoint. :thumb

[BigAl]

Super colours Ric :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

Good capture Ric. Those are always tricky, getting two birds in focus at once. Must have been stopped down a bit. It does sound like you enjoyed yourself. Coolio :thumb

They were really closer together than this crop would make them appear to be. This was at f/6.3, I think.

Thanks!:D

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice capture Ric. :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

...all your replies are appreciated.:D

Just too lazy tonight to reply individually. :rolleyes