Spreading her wings by Helen Betts

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30-Aug-2026

Female mallard in the lake at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall.

Fallen trees disappearing but damage remains, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7
1/1000s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		13-Sep-2026 06:54
Tack sharp and a beautiful pose, great shot. V

Fong Lam		13-Sep-2026 03:32
A beautifully timed capture of this female mallard spreading her wings in an almost triumphant pose. Love the crisp feather detail, while her reflection and the gentle ripples add depth to this graceful moment at the Gardens....V

Dennis Hoyne		13-Sep-2026 00:48
A little exercise is always good!

larose forest photos		13-Sep-2026 00:09
Having a stretch. Cool capture! V

Denise J T Lee		12-Sep-2026 23:57
Exercising in the pond, perhaps looking for Queenie. ~VVVVV++~.

Jola Dziubinska		12-Sep-2026 21:04
Excellent capture with nice details. V.

Nestor Derkach		12-Sep-2026 15:23
Great portrait of this Female Mallard giving you a perfect pose. Nice sharp resolution and composition. Vote+

joseantonio		12-Sep-2026 13:08
nicely captured in this pose.V

janescottcumming		12-Sep-2026 12:50
Always feels good to take a good stretch. V