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01-JUN-2012 Hank v/d Velde

20120601 100 SERIES Hooded Mergansers.jpg

Andrew Haydon Park & Mud Lake

Six images of weary Mom, the eight remaining Ducklings and then a few of DAD. Who is that, you ask? Well he stuck around long enough to do his job. Then he disappeared with the other boys for a few to many beers as he hasn't been back since.

Top image Mom and the remaining, 3 to 5 day old, young. (Note: presently, at about two weeks old, there are 7 of 14 young left.)


Close-up of Mom. Her weariness and concern for her brood clearly evident.


An image taken last Fall where Dad is on his best behaviour as he is getting reacquainted with his lady.


Dad, waving goodbye to Mom this past Spring. His job complete.


Dad, off with one of his buddies.


(Looking ahead.) - Dad, coming back this coming Fall to make amends, reconnect with his wife and perhaps meet what's left of his family.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S II
1/640s f/8.0 at 500.0mm iso500 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time01-Jun-2012 08:53:07
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300S
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length500 mm
Exposure Time1/640 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent500
Exposure Bias0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik23-Aug-2012 00:34
Wonderful series Hank! Hope the remaining seven ducklings all survived.
LindavdVeeken21-Jun-2012 13:14
Great series. All beautiful composed and so sharp.
gr, Linda
Patricia Kay15-Jun-2012 20:04
A wonderful series of story telling images Hank...
Colin Storey15-Jun-2012 17:44
Great series of superbly taken and put together images to tell a story.
Manas Khan15-Jun-2012 15:13
Great shots and outstanding series! V
Carl H. Johnson15-Jun-2012 15:11
Such a wonderful series.......can't wait to fall to see how this drama unfolds:-)
Simon Chandler15-Jun-2012 14:48
Most amazing images full of life. Captivating and entertaining. Excellent work. v
Lieve Snellings15-Jun-2012 09:25
again a fantastic series and comments Hank !
NealyBob15-Jun-2012 09:05
Another wonderful series of this beautiful duck family Hank~!
Lennart Waara15-Jun-2012 08:13
Excellent work and a wonderful series! You are really clever at this!
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal15-Jun-2012 07:11
Wederom een pracht serie en het koppie vind ik helemaal top!!
Bryan Murahashi15-Jun-2012 05:07
Beautiful photos. Sad to hear of the small count of ducklings.
Tom Munson15-Jun-2012 02:33
This is a wonderful series, Hank! I have really enjoyed it!
waterfalls man15-Jun-2012 01:23
Outstanding Shot V!!
Lise De Serres15-Jun-2012 00:20
Beautiful serie Hank!
Such a great opportunity you have!
lou_rozensteins14-Jun-2012 22:35
Beautiful shots!Love the commentary too! Well done.
De'Carr Studio14-Jun-2012 20:58
Fantastic series, Hank! Beautiful shots , sharp well composed and a great story line. Super job!
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