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11-May-2025

‘I need some alone time!’

There were a number of mallard families at Constitution Gardens the last time we were there.

Street vendors at Eastern Market, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
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laine01-Jun-2025 08:54
A lovely day out with the family :) V
Alexander Kazakov01-Jun-2025 06:10
Lovely! V
Julie Oldfield01-Jun-2025 00:53
He looks so beautiful with his colors. The babies are adorable. Very well captured. V
Dan Opdal01-Jun-2025 00:40
This is just beautiful, Helen! Very nicely done. V
Dennis Hoyne31-May-2025 04:20
Nice shot! The chicks are probably safe from being eaten by fish there.
Denise J T Lee31-May-2025 01:52
Love the photo. Love the title. ~VV~
Nick Paoni31-May-2025 01:42
Oh, so adorable.
Kevin D Warren31-May-2025 01:13
Beautiful shot, enhanced wonderfully with the low angle.
Hank Vander Velde31-May-2025 01:10
Super family shot Helen.
Don30-May-2025 23:16
Could be a proud dad standing defensively between you and the 'lings.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal30-May-2025 21:36
Beautiful family shot, love it. V
Liz Bickel30-May-2025 19:13
Nicely shot.
John Hamers30-May-2025 17:39
Great shot of this lovely mallard family. V!
Blandine Mangin30-May-2025 17:03
Lovely family ! v
globalgadabout30-May-2025 16:35
certainly a hectic time for the parents...the low angle brings a strong sense of immediacy..
Danad30-May-2025 16:30
A busy scene for sure ! Great lines and colors on the water.
*V*
janescottcumming30-May-2025 15:59
Looks like the kids are trying to get to dad! V
François Fauchard30-May-2025 14:38
A beautiful, large family. V
Ursula Miller30-May-2025 14:15
Such a cute family. V
larose forest photos30-May-2025 12:56
Marvelous family portrait! I love your comment :-)) V
Gerard KOEHL30-May-2025 12:27
Balade familial... V
Nestor Derkach30-May-2025 12:01
Excellent Mallard portrait resolution sharp and title fits the scene perfectly with the babies in the background.
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Carl Carbone30-May-2025 11:50
Nice shot and title.
joseantonio30-May-2025 11:16
looks really busy. Great capture with those tones in the water.V.
Pierre30-May-2025 11:14
Une jolie photo de cette scène familiale, un beau point de vue! V