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14-FEB-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Wood Duck Love

I saw a group of Wood Ducks this morning at Delta Ponds. They are beautiful and unusual looking. This male and female seem to enjoy each other's company.

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/500s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso1000 full exif

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Jack Hoying20-Feb-2013 03:27
Wow, they sure are pretty birds! Great job with the colors.
Julie Oldfield17-Feb-2013 16:23
Nicely captured!
Robert Ballard16-Feb-2013 20:11
Talk about some flashy birds
Barry Ailetcher16-Feb-2013 18:14
outstanding shot of them they sure are pretty ducks
Ann16-Feb-2013 11:06
What a pretty trio Vern. Beautiful image.
Irene Wehrli16-Feb-2013 09:46
Mother natures graphic and colour design is unbeatable - wonderful ducks and capture Vern!
Irene
Alexander Kazakov16-Feb-2013 06:37
Beautiful color! V
Clarence King16-Feb-2013 04:56
Yes they are beautiful. For them its that time of year to look for a mate. v
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS16-Feb-2013 04:05
I really love there colors, such a beautiful shot of these birds Vern. ~V~
Ted Aanensen15-Feb-2013 22:33
Beautiful, and to think little ducks to follow soon. V
Paul Milholland15-Feb-2013 22:06
If there's a more artfully-decorated animal out there, I can't think what it would be.
Helen Betts15-Feb-2013 18:29
Lovely color and detail, a beautiful capture! V.
Guest 15-Feb-2013 16:28
I spent the entire summer trying to get close to a group of "woodies" this summer, but was unlucky..
Excellent image, Vern....
Walter Otto Koenig15-Feb-2013 15:58
Beautiful and colorful. What a nice scene. "V"
Guest 15-Feb-2013 14:18
Beautiful candid of these colorful fellows. V
Ruth Voorhis15-Feb-2013 14:16
Top clarity and color in this beautiful image.
Jim Coffman15-Feb-2013 14:02
This is just beautiful!!
Buz Kiefer15-Feb-2013 12:51
Excellent. Hard to beat those beautifully colored ducks but that pose does it. Vote.
Walt 15-Feb-2013 11:06
Such gorgeous colors. Very sharp, and a cute couple.
Kim15-Feb-2013 10:23
Very nice image, very well taken! V
Ed Duverger15-Feb-2013 10:10
Of course..it's Valentine.They are beautiful.
graham 15-Feb-2013 09:18
superb shot Vern
John Ewing15-Feb-2013 08:36
Gaudy bunch that they are.
Martin Lamoon15-Feb-2013 07:20
I think one of them is looking jealous. v
Laura Milholland15-Feb-2013 07:09
They are so beautiful and colorful. Wonderful image, Vern.
Steve Thuman15-Feb-2013 05:34
Those are such pretty birds!
Bob Moeller15-Feb-2013 05:12
Super shot. Beautiful birds, looks like there is a potential competitor.
joseantonio15-Feb-2013 05:05
A very nice scene for St.Valentine´s.V.
Mike H.15-Feb-2013 04:57
Always wonderful to see these -- very nice!
J Ponces15-Feb-2013 04:42
Interesting how the 'Wood Ducks' are quite similar to the asian Mandarin! Specially the females!
Bea.15-Feb-2013 04:04
What beautiful colours these birds are, makes for a lovely shot.
Chris Cochems 15-Feb-2013 04:03
Excellent catch, Vern. They are usually shy. Getting the two interacting is great.
paplvr15-Feb-2013 04:03
Wow, gorgeous birds and great scene you captured. Linda S
Jeanne Newman15-Feb-2013 04:00
Outstanding image!! So well shot, Vern. v.
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