Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Matthew Mallard Takes a Nap


On the banks of the Mississippi River. He seemed content even as I crept up on him.

11 comments:

  1. This one is one your best close-up shots; look at the texture and the shine!

    Sunrise on Way to Ranjangaon

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  2. That is a great photo...love the brilliant colors! What lens did you use?

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  3. So many beautiful photos! I agree that this one is especially fine. Those feathers are amazing.

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  4. Great detail, narrow DOF really helps. I think I'll head out looking for birds today.
    - Mitch

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  5. If (if) I was going to paint a mallard Matthew would be the perfect example to look at.
    Did you decipher what his eye told you?

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  6. He's got his eye on you though!

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  7. Wow, the color and detail in this shot are spectacular!

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  8. Magnifique! Amazing that you snuck up on a duck!

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  9. Great detail in this photo. You may be creeping up on him but he's keeping an eye on you!

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  10. magnifique, on pourrait le caresser. les couleurs sont superbes
    splendid, they could fondle it. colours are superb

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