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:

Bhavesh Chhatbar said...

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

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Terry in Indiana said...

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

TBM said...

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

Mitch said...

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

Thérèse said...

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?

cieldequimper said...

You're obviously a duck man!

marley said...

He's got his eye on you though!

Maya said...

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

Lowell said...

Magnifique! Amazing that you snuck up on a duck!

Daily Chicago Photo said...

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

Olivier said...

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