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24-JAN-2011 Christine Hanrahan

American Black Duck with ice

In a small patch of open water in the Arboretum. It was -23 and the water on the ducks was freezing into ice pellets on their feathers.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/250s f/5.7 at 100.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Graeme28-Jan-2011 18:58
Stunning capture of this duck with ice on it, Christine.BV
slhoornstra27-Jan-2011 02:32
A great capture of this beautiful, icy duck. V
Máire Uí Mhaicín25-Jan-2011 22:15
An excellent close up of this duck. You have captured well the contrast between the ice and the duck feathers.
Doug Cruden25-Jan-2011 21:37
They're made of hardy stuff in Canada!!
Jean D25-Jan-2011 21:11
Nice capture, Christine! Yesterday 's weather must have been a challenge for these guys.They have superb insulation although they are limits!! ~V
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