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stoic

Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Westham Island

with the ongoing wet and dreary weather, a stoic attitude proves necessary for simple self-preservation...Madame Mallard is one of many locals toughing out the long wait for Spring

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 18-200mm - 1/100s f/5.6 at 200.0mm iso200 full exif

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hamery14-Dec-2015 01:59
Marvelous details and the light reflection from it's eyes is fantastic, David. Lovely blue and brown peck ! V
janescottcumming10-Mar-2014 23:17
Very pretty! V
larose forest photos10-Mar-2014 01:23
This more subtly coloured female is just as pretty as her more flamboyant mate. A gorgeous shot!! V
Stephanie09-Mar-2014 15:29
Wonderful portrait of Mrs. Quacker! V
bill friedlander09-Mar-2014 15:24
Proudly so, and nicely captured with a great crop and bokeh. V
Tom LeRoy09-Mar-2014 15:00
A fine close up of Mme Mallard, she's tough enough to wait out the typical weather. V
Johnny JAG09-Mar-2014 13:47
She looks quite happy about it
rousselziak09-Mar-2014 11:22
Superb ! V
Anitta09-Mar-2014 09:55
Lovely portrait with excellent sharpness. V
marie-jose wolff09-Mar-2014 08:57
beautiful portrait, I love the fine details of the feathers! V
borisalex09-Mar-2014 08:56
..but friendly and so sharp! v.
Martin Lamoon09-Mar-2014 08:42
Good closeup, stands out well from the background
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laine09-Mar-2014 07:59
No as colourful as her mate, but pretty just the same
Gerard Koehl09-Mar-2014 07:39
Superbe portrait. V
Helen Betts09-Mar-2014 06:59
It's a lovely portrait of Madame Mallard, with excellent detail and pose, and displaying a look of resignation for the poor weather to be finished. V.
Carol How09-Mar-2014 06:11
Ha, ha. I think Madame Mallard is very pleased with the progress of the weather… V
Fong Lam09-Mar-2014 06:06
There's a slight hint of a smile....delightful portrait with great details....V
joseantonio09-Mar-2014 05:14
Lovely details in this closeup.V.
Neil Marcus09-Mar-2014 01:03
A fine study. Well exposed and separated from the back ground.
John Hamers08-Mar-2014 23:51
Beautiful close up image, wonderful details !!V
John Lamb08-Mar-2014 23:19
Fine weather for ducks & drakes. They are also waterproof. ~v~
Kim08-Mar-2014 23:13
Lovely portrait! V
Mairéad08-Mar-2014 22:03
Lovely details in this portrait of Mrs Duck. Maybe she doesn't mind the rain as much as the rest of us.
Jim Coffman08-Mar-2014 21:51
A superb portrait of your lovely friend!
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