American Black Duck

Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 18 September 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

I loved seeing the color beneath his wing as he was taking off...

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Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

So, so beautiful, what art He creates, you've photographed it magnificently...yep I'm back missed you guys too, too much ;)

18 Sep 2008 9:11am

@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine ........ it's fun to miss and be missed! ;p

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Beautiful capture, Judy. You are right, the color under his wing is just beautiful!

18 Sep 2008 9:49am

@Betty: Thanks, Betty!

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

another one of God's perfect creations for us to enjoy. Hope you are having a wonderful time. Fliss tells me that she saw Mike last night in the market...umm, I miss you guys.

18 Sep 2008 11:56am

@Marion: Thanks, Marion ......... and yes, Mike went to the local Publix, where Fliss works part-time (just as Mike does back here at home). ;D

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Fly little buddy...

18 Sep 2008 12:55pm

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

lovely capture of him taking off in flight.He looks really graceful:)

19 Sep 2008 2:38am

@tyan: He took off so quickly, it wasn't until I looked at my photos that I really saw the beautiful color!

Sony DSLR-A100
1/500 second
F/6.3
ISO 800
150 mm

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